RED PETROLATUM is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
RED PETROLATUM
Safety grade: F
Red petrolatum is a red-colored petroleum jelly—a thick, oily substance derived from crude oil. It's similar to regular petrolatum but contains colorants and is commonly used in lip balms and other protective products.
This ingredient seals moisture into the skin, provides a protective barrier, and contains UV-absorbing compounds to help shield skin from sun damage while keeping it soft and hydrated.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
- Sephora Clean — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to RED PETROLATUM
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A. Silicone emollient that seals moisture and protects skin barrier like petrolatum.
- HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL — Grade A. Plant oil emollient that hydrates and conditions skin with protective barrier.
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE — Grade A**. Mineral UV filter and opacifier; provides sun protection and skin conditioning.
- GLYCOL DISTEARATE — Grade A. Emollient and skin conditioner that seals moisture and softens skin texture.
Other EU Prohibited (Annex II) ingredients
- BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL — Grade F**
- PETROLATUM — Grade F
- ZINC PYRITHIONE — Grade F**
- CYCLOMETHICONE — Grade F**
- HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE — Grade F
- CI 73360 — Grade F
Other Emollient ingredients
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- GLYCERYL STEARATE — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- GLYCERYL OLEATE — Grade A