Aquaphor: An Unexpected Beauty Staple

I discovered this wonderful ointment many years ago during the one time I'd seen a dermatologist for a skin reaction I experienced from a bug bite. To help my skin recover, my derm handed me several small sample tubes of Aquaphor and recommended that I apply it liberally across the affected area multiple times a day. Fast-forward at least 10 years since that day and I am still using Aquaphor for pretty much every skin concern I have. I use it on cracked lips as a balm, on my face as a night-time mask when my skin is extra dry, on open scrapes and cuts to help with healing, and on my cuticles before an at-home manicure. I also use it to remove the excess concealer and foundation that inevitably creep on to my lips at application. 

Aquaphor is thick, but clear, making it a versatile and effective moisturizing balm. I am constantly finding new ways to use this product and I'm certain that it'll end up in my purse as the weather cools and my skin requires extra love. 

How about you? What are some of your favorite and unexpected beauty staples? 

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