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Use it to mask split ends in-between trims, and soothe your skin after shaving! Keep reading and click through the gallery to see all 19 unusual uses for Vaseline . Show comments
Vaseline (/ ˈ v æ s ə l iː n /) [1] [2] [note 1] is an American brand of petroleum jelly-based products owned by British multinational company Unilever. [3] Products include plain petroleum jelly and a selection of skin creams, soaps , lotions , cleansers, and deodorants .
Petroleum jelly. Petroleum jelly, petrolatum (/ ˌ p ɛ t r ə ˈ l eɪ t ə m /), white petrolatum, soft paraffin, or multi-hydrocarbon, CAS number 8009-03-8, is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons (with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25), [1] originally promoted as a topical ointment for its healing properties. [2]
We've accumulated 19 unusual uses for Vaseline, and why this 140+ year-old product needs to become part of your every day routine. We've accumulated 19 unusual uses for Vaseline, and why this 140 ...
(Vaseline's own website cites 101 uses.) Most commonly, though, Vaseline is used on particularly dry skin, such as cracked lips and ankles, to help trap moisture in the skin and allow the skin to ...
Unlike Vaseline (100% petrolatum), which is occlusive, Aquaphor (41% petrolatum) claims to form a semi-occlusive barrier on the skin. If correct, this in theory should enable the transmission of water and oxygen, which is important for wound healing and the formation of a protective moist healing environment. [ 10 ]
Its uses are claimed to be many, for example: "squeaky bed springs, psoriasis, dry facial skin, cracked fingers, burns, zits, diaper rash, saddle sores, sunburn, pruned trees, rifles, shell casings, bedsores and radiation burns." [2] Bag Balm is also used as a lip balm. [4]
BuzzFeed spoke to Dr. Muneeb to learn more. He explained that original Vaseline is pure, 100% refined petroleum, which is one of the safest ingredients and is the best occlusive moisturizer.