Aquaphor Healing Ointment protects the skin to enhance the natural healing process and help prevent external irritants from reaching the wound. The sting free formula is soothing to skin and helps restore the skin barrier. Whether its a minor burn from cooking, Ironing or styling, Chafed skin from your new running shoes or a small cut from your busy life, Aquaphor Healing Ointment will help soothe the skin and restore the skin barrier. It works by creating a protective barrier on the skin that allows flow of excess fluid and oxygen.