How To Use Vaseline For Your Health And Beauty

Discover in this article the many ways to use petroleum jelly for your health and beauty!

Vaseline is a mixture obtained by oil refining and it is used in both the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The composition may differ depending on the preparation process.

One type that we know very well is a very refined form, which is used in lotions, lubricants and in many beauty products.

Properties of Vaseline

There are many health and beauty related ways you can use petroleum jelly , rest assured. However, little is known about the origin of this product.

Vaseline is a petroleum-derived product made by “mixing” it with steam and filtering it under high temperatures. This means that it is a semi-solid substance of hydrocarbons derived from fossils.

While it may seem a bit strange to use a petroleum-derived product for skin and health, it can have a lot of protective properties for the body as it undergoes a very extensive refining process.

It is not harmful to health at all!

Due to its thick consistency, Vaseline is very useful for protecting the skin and especially for sensitive skin areas such as the lips. It is also used as a natural ingredient in ointments.

It is useful in both winter and summer. It forms a kind of barrier against the heat, the cold and the wind.

For that reason, petroleum jelly is considered one of the basic beauty products a woman should have in her home or purse.

You can use petroleum jelly in an infinite number of ways and it is also cheaper than most lotions and other products on the market.

Using Vaseline for the beauty

As a base for eye make-up 

Apply it to your eyelid before applying eyeshadow. The eyeshadow will last longer and be brighter. If you only use petroleum jelly, it will light up your eyes.

It can help to remove a ring

If your ring is stuck on your finger, apply a little petroleum jelly and it will slide off your finger much easier, without too much effort or without hurting you.

Use it as blush

 Mix Vaseline with a little lipstick to make your own blush. It will last longer and be more resistant to hours of daily activity than most products on the market.

It can make perfume smell longer

Before spraying perfume on your wrist, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly. This will help you smell good all day long.

Protects the skull from hair dyes

Apply a little petroleum jelly along the hairline  to not only avoid coloring this skin, but also to avoid allergic reactions to the hair dye.

Use it as a conditioner

After washing your hair with normal shampoo, apply a little petroleum jelly to your head. Leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse it off.

It can hide split ends

You can hide this unattractive problem by applying a little petroleum jelly to the ends of your hair.

Help to get tan 

On the driest areas of your skin, apply a little Vaseline before applying your normal tanning agent.

It helps eyebrows and eyelashes grow

It helps to moisturize brows and make lashes appear longer and fuller. Apply it before going to sleep.

Good for the cuticles 

Apply some Vaseline to this “forgotten” part of your hands and nails several times a day .

As an alternative to remove makeup

It can even remove water-resistant mascara. In addition, it also soothes the skin after irritation, which can cause makeup on sensitive areas such as the eyes.

Using Vaseline for health

lip balm

Apply some petroleum jelly to your lips any time of the year to soften them when they’re shriveled by the cold.

You can also use petroleum jelly to moisturize them if they have been exposed to too much sun in the summer. It also makes your lips shine immediately.

Cream for feet and hands

It can be used to soften and moisturize cracked heels, rough hands and dry feet.

• Apply petroleum jelly to all fours in a circular motion, then put on gloves or stockings for best results.

• Leave it on the skin for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water (if necessary). You will undoubtedly have a softer and smoother skin.

It moisturizes the skin after epilation

Whether you use wax or an epilator, your skin may be dry and cracked after epilation. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly and let it dry. Your skin will be much softer and more hydrated.

Moisturizing Lotion

Rub petroleum jelly on your body after bathing for softer and more hydrated skin.

Peeling for the skin 

• Mix a little Vaseline with two spoons of sugar or salt to give yourself a homemade body scrub.
• Use it on both your body and face.

It can also be used to remove dead cells from your lips.

• Apply the scrub in circular motions and leave it on for a few minutes.
• Then use an old toothbrush or scrub glove to make your skin even softer.

Massage 

Vaseline will relax and hydrate your body at the same time. Massage with a small amount of petroleum jelly in circular motions from head to feet.

It reduces scarring

In terms of the health benefits of petroleum jelly, it is well known that it is very useful for application to wounds.

So it can easily be used after surgery to help the wound heal better. It is also used to protect the skin after applying a tattoo.

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