Vaseline on the face for wrinkles, does it work?
You probably heard your mothers and grandmothers talking about Vaseline AKA petroleum jelly for decades.
That’s because it’s such a tried-and-true staple product in health and beauty. It’s also considered one of the safest products to put on your skin! It also doesn’t oxidize and doesn’t expire for years!Â
Vaseline has been around since 1860 when oil workers would use it to heal burns and wounds caused by the drilling they were doing. At this time, it was still an unrefined version. However, in the 1870s, this product was officially branded as Vaseline Petroleum Jelly by Robert Chesebrough.
Vaseline is one of the best products out there to lock moisture into the skin. It can be used for everything from a moisturizer to a wound healer, diaper rash creme, or even a makeup remover to name a few.Â
Does applying Vaseline on your face help wrinkles?
A common question about Vaseline is if you put it on your face, will it help reduce or take away your wrinkles?
Being that Vaseline is considered one of the best moisturizers out there it is great to use, especially for people with dry and flaky skin. Because of its hydrating powers and how well it locks in hydration, it can provide great benefits to your wrinkles, but it can’t prevent them.
Dermatologists have confirmed that there is nothing in petroleum jelly that directly treats wrinkles. But it can help to soften fine lines and wrinkles and also prevent the skin from cracking. Vaseline can even prevent them from forming as deep by keeping the skin supple and hydrated.
As we age our skin loses elasticity, collagen, and moisture. These things factored with the sun, smoking, and other lifestyle factors are some of the reasons wrinkles start to form. Although inevitable, keeping your skin moisturized and hydrated can aid in the overall look and health of your skin. Â
best way to use Vaseline on your face
The best way to use Vaseline is to apply a thin layer all over your cleansed, damped skin. Damp skin is best because Vaseline acts as a sealant and is able to lock the moisture onto your skin. Vaseline is occlusive, which means it seals in moisture so that it doesn’t evaporate.
You can use Vaseline on its own, over another hydrating product, or as the last step of your skincare routine to seal it all in. However, be careful using products like retinol, AHA’s, BHA’s and other powerful products. Being that the Vaseline locks these products into the skin it can cause irritation. Â
putting Vaseline on your face at night
Most people apply in the evening so that the moisture penetrates the skin overnight revealing soft and beautiful skin the morning! All while protecting the skin barrier! Using humectants (substances that attract water) underneath the Vaseline also helps for better hydration. Some examples of humectants are Hyaluronic acid and glycerin to name a few. This technique is also called slugging, a K-beauty trend that gained its popularity in the States thanks to Tik-Tok!Â
When not to use
Although Vaseline is non-comedogenic, which means it does not clog pores. Being that Vaseline is a heavier product, it can cause breakouts if used on oily acne prone skin. You also do not want to place on any active breakouts that you may have.
Even if Vaseline on the face is not the right choice for you, it is still a great product for the rest of the body!
Related post:Â Oily Skin: 5 Step Routine to Combat Oily Skin
The many Uses of Vaseline
Helps treat eczema – Vaselines natural healing properties help to heal the eczema while locking in moisture to treat any dryness, flakiness, or itch.
Diaper rash creme – The coating helps protect and heal diaper rash. Petroleum jelly is even sent home by some hospitals to help aid in the healing of newborn circumcisions.
Heals skin barrier – Vaseline penetrates the skin layers and allows the skin to repair itself. Another reason to apply at night so that the Vaseline can go to work all night long!Â
Heals wounds – Vaseline helps the skins natural healing process so is great for any wounds. It provides a seal to keep the wound moist and aid in the healing thanks to it being an effective occlusive.
Eye cream – You can apply Vaseline under your eye area or on top of your eye creme. Works great to keep that delicate undereye area full of moisture.
Helps with inner thigh chafing – The Vaseline protects your inner thigh area from the chaffing that is caused by your thighs rubbing together.Â
Cuticle conditioner – Rubbing on your cuticles and nail beds can help keep cuticles moisturized. Another technique is to add gloves to your hands after the Vaseline is on. This allows the Vaseline to lock in revealing soft hands once the gloves are removed.
 chapped lips – Perfect lip moisturizer, especially placing over a drying lipstick.
slick down hair – Those annoying fly a ways can be tamed by applying some Vaseline to them
Soften eyebrow/eyelashes – Smooth and softens eyebrows and eyelashes. Some even believe Vaseline has worked to grow and make thicker, but there has been little scientific evidence to prove that.
Smooth ankles, elbows, and heels – Acts as a great moisturizer for cracked and dry areas of the body.
Which vaseline to use
There are many different brands and options when it comes to Vaseline. Although most people use petroleum jelly and Vaseline interchangeably, Vaseline is actually said to be more effective, and triple purified to remove impurities.
 I’ve used the generic brands and the name brand Vaseline and never noticed much difference. As long as it is 100% petrolatum (which most are) you should be good to go!
(Below is the name brand option and two generic brands.)
Vaseline Cleansing 1 Blueseal Pure Petroleum Jelly Original 100ml
in Conclusion
Vaseline is such a great product with many uses. It’s a cheap and easy product to use and one you can always throw in your bag or keep on your counter! What are your favorite ways to use Vaseline? Let me know in the comments below.
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