Can you take Aquaphor Healing Ointment on a plane?

Skincare · counts as ointment / gel

Short answer

The 10ml lip and 50ml travel tubes go in your cabin bag. The 198g and 396g jars must go in checked luggage.

Rule basis: Sizes sold: 10ml lip tube, 50ml tube, 198g jar, 396g jar.

What to do: Cabin: containers ≤ 100ml. Checked: any size.

Liquid Limits is a travel planning tool, not an official aviation source. Always confirm with the airport before you travel.

In cabin baggage

Aquaphor counts as a liquid/gel under the standard airport rules. That means containers up to 100ml (3.4 fl oz) in your cabin bag, all fitting inside a single 1-litre clear plastic bag. A few airports with CT scanners (Gatwick, Edinburgh, Bristol, Amsterdam, parts of JFK) allow up to 2 litres, but never plan around that for both ends of your trip.

In checked luggage

Aquaphor travels fine in checked luggage at any size. Wrap it in a sealed plastic bag — pressure changes at altitude can pop seals, and an exploded tub costs you everything around it.

Real-world examples

•10ml lip tube: fine in the cabin, doesn't even fill your liquids bag
•50ml travel tube: fine in the cabin
•198g jar: hold luggage — it'll be confiscated at security

FAQs

Is Aquaphor a TSA liquid?

Yes. TSA treats petrolatum-based ointments as liquids, so the container has to be 3.4oz (100ml) or smaller.

Does Aquaphor count as a liquid?

Yes — security treats anything pourable, spreadable or pasty as a liquid, including creams, balms in jars, and serums.

What's the smartest way to travel with Aquaphor?

Decant a few days' worth into a 30ml or 50ml refillable jar from Muji, Sephora or Boots. You keep your full-size pot at home and your liquids bag stays light.

Will an unopened Aquaphor get confiscated if it's over 100ml?

Yes. Security goes by the container size printed on the bottle, not whether it's sealed. New, unopened, half-full — none of that matters.

Check the rule at your airport

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