Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer for oily acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Petrolatum
Shea Butter
Vitamin E
Aloe BarbadensisCaution
- LowOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for oily acne-prone skin; the products alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers excellent moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and petrolatum, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience.
- However, the presence of petrolatum and mineral oil poses moderate risks of worsening acne and blemishes due to their pore-clogging potential.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 11.7k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this lotion is widely praised as a reliable staple for relieving extra dry, rough skin, particularly on problem areas like heels, elbows, and knees.
Highlights
Deeply moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
- “heals cracked heels and fingers”
- “keeps skin soft and moisturized for hours”
- “relief for dry, rough skin immediately”
- “skin looks visibly healthier and less ashy”
Excellent value Sometimes Noted
- “huge bottle lasts a long time”
- “great price for the quality”
- “a little goes a long way”
- “affordable compared to prescription creams”
Good absorption Sometimes Noted
- “absorbs quickly into the skin”
- “thick consistency but spreads easily”
- “doesn't feel watery or thin”
- “non-greasy feel after application”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells clean and fresh”
- “mild fragrance that isn't overpowering”
- “nice scent that doesn't clash with perfume”
- “classic, comforting smell”
Ingredient concerns Rarely Noted
- “contains parabens (methylparaben/propylparaben)”
- “ingredients list includes alcohol”
- “wish it had cleaner ingredients”
- “prefer natural oils over petrolatum”
Scent sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “scent is too strong for sensitive noses”
- “wish it was completely fragrance-free”
- “smell lingers too long”
- “irritated my scent-sensitive allergies”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “feels a bit sticky when drying”
- “leaves a film on the skin”
- “too greasy for my liking”
- “can feel heavy in humid weather”
Stinging sensation Rarely Noted
- “stings a little on very chapped skin”
- “burned slightly on open cracks”
- “caused mild irritation on broken skin”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Jergens Ultra Healing for oily acne-prone skin?
Lovi advises caution because petrolatum and mineral oil may clog pores and worsen acne on your oily skin. A body lotion for this skin needs lightweight hydrators and soothing extracts that keep your complexion clear without adding heavy oils or clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this lotion a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Petrolatum and mineral oil make this lotion a poor fit for your oily acne-prone skin because their heavy, pore-clogging nature may worsen blemishes. A better lotion for this skin type needs lightweight hydrating ingredients and must be free of heavy oils so it does not contribute to excess oiliness or breakouts.
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Petrolatum do for oily acne-prone skin?
Petrolatum is generally safe for oily acne-prone skin because it has a very low chance of causing allergic reactions or clogging pores. It acts as an effective moisturizer to keep skin soft and protect its barrier without causing irritation.
Where does this lotion go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This lotion may not be the best match for your oily skin because ingredients like petrolatum and mineral oil can clog pores and worsen acne. To safely care for oily and acne-prone skin, a moisturizer of this type needs lightweight ingredients that hydrate without heavy pore-clogging oils.
Can I use this lotion with retinol, and in what order?
You should use caution when applying this lotion with retinol, because heavy ingredients like petrolatum and mineral oil may clog pores and worsen acne. To use them together safely, apply your retinol treatment first, let it absorb completely, and then apply a light layer of moisturizer. This skin type needs lightweight, non-pore-clogging hydrators and balancing ingredients rather than heavy barrier creams.
How often should I use this lotion?
This lotion is a poor match for your oily acne-prone skin, as heavy ingredients like petrolatum and mineral oil may clog pores and worsen breakouts. If you still choose to use it, limit application to dry areas and avoid acne-prone zones. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide that do not block pores.
Can this lotion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This lotion may worsen acne and blemishes on oily acne-prone skin because petrolatum and mineral oil can clog pores. An oily acne-prone skin needs a lighter moisturizer with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and aloe vera that hydrate without heavy oils.
Is this lotion fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical treatment with skin-identical lipids in a petrolatum-rich cream base showed no superiority over pure petrolatum in promoting normalization of barrier recovery and inflammation in detergent- and tape-stripped-perturbed human skin over 14 days.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2000Topically applied extra virgin olive oil and petrolatum both significantly improved skin barrier function and microtopographic features in 54 healthy adult volunteers, with petrolatum exerting stronger occlusive effects and extra virgin olive oil uniquely promoting epidermal renewal.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Cetyl Esters, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Dmdm Hydantoin
Behind this fit score
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