Protective Barrier – This ointment forms a protective barrier over skin making it a great dry skin moisturizer for chapped, chafed and cracked skin and lips. Soothing Moisture – The Panthenol and Bisabolol in this Aquaphor ointment soothes dry skin and helps reduce redness while the Glycerin moisturizes the skin. Gentle Formula – This skin ointment is well tolerated, gentle, non-comedogenic, and contains no added fragrance, colourants, alcohol or preservatives.