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Red Petrolatum

Functions: moisturising, skin conditioning - emollient, uv absorber

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses Annex II/904

Conditions: Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

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RED PETROLATUM

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Petrolatum banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (EU CosIng — Annex II). It is not a general ban — the condition reads: “Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen”

Is Red Petrolatum banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Red Petrolatum allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Red Petrolatum used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: moisturising, skin conditioning - emollient, uv absorber.