Vaseline Petroleum Jelly

Vaseline is a perfect, cheap alternative to moisturiser for all your dry bits and lips. It is 100% petroleum jelly with no colours, no fragrances- absolutely nothing added! Because of this, it is hypoallergenic and suitable for everyone to use- from babies right through to the elderly. ***History*** Petroleum jelly was discovered by Robert Chesebrough in 1859 in Brooklyn, New York. Within 6 months of discovery, Chesebrough had twelve wagons distributing ...
...petroleum jelly. The patent of Vaseline used to be owned by Chesebrough-Pond's Inc but is now owned by Unilever. ***Range*** Vaseline produce not only petroleum jelly but have, more recently, introduced the Vaseline Intensive Care range, incorporating hand and body moisturising creams, deodorants and anti-perspirants. As this is a review of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, I'll stick to talking about that. It comes in the following sizes: - 'Pocket ...

hot-blonde-babe 25.03.2004 · Read full review
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...(oh, pleeeeeease...) so my friendly Vaseline manages to curb this insidious trait leaving my lurvely hairy pins in tact and unchapped ready for their next waxing. As mentioned earlier, petroleum jelly has multiple uses. One of my good friends from the Virtual world of opinionating (drinks Newkie Broon and swears a lot) tells me it's great for popping on his lips. I'm sure I know what he means and it's a relief that his oral Mick Jaggers are kept ...
...it's hot enough yet, then Vaseline has been a Godsend for many years. Simply apply to scolded area for some relief. I can't say I've ever done this myself preferring to call an ambulance but if it's only a minor burn then Vaseline will help as it did those manly oil workers way back when. Those with bairns will also swear by the omnipresent Vaseline. I mean, nappy rash ain't pretty so a regular dose of our miracle product should make life easier ...

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...I used only to associate Vaseline with sore, cracked lips, not normally a place of the body with pores liable to getting clogged) it’s on the packaging for a reason. *-*-* History *-*-* Way back in 1859, a chap called Robert Augustus Cheesebrough was a bit of an expert in all things oily. He saw how a colourless “rod wax” blocked up parts of machinery until someone went along and removed it, and also noted that the workers at the ...
...products from the firm, including Vaseline Creamy Petroleum jelly, Vaseline Dual Action petroleum jelly and Vaseline Nursery jelly. While each of these has a specific use, the 100% Pure version is usually your best bet because it can be use for all these purposes and more. As far as I’m aware, not all of these are available in the UK (and definitely not in Germany) but most American drugstores (and websites) offer some if not all of the selection. ...

zoe_page 11.11.2002 (12.11.2002) · Read full review
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Vaseline is the cheapest, most undervalued cosmetic that I know. Most people have used at one time or another but, once we're past puberty, it is usually relegated to use as a lip balm (unless you're into using it as lubricant... it rots condoms - enough said!). It does, in fact have hundreds of uses, some of which I've listed below: 1. Moisturiser - Best watered down a little if you're in a hurry (preventing the oil slick look), this is one of ...
...original. Put a bit of vaseline on your face and it'll take off evn the most stubborn waterproof mascara without irritating your skin. 3. Lash Conditioner - Apply a small amount to your eyelashes before going to bed. Many models swear by this for thicker, glossier eyelashes. 4. Lip Balm - Always great on raw, chapped lips. Unperfumed and not too greasy. None of the sickly flavours that stop my man snogging me! 5. Anti-blister treatment - Long ...

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I first tried Vaseline about 3 years ago because it was all over every magazine I was reading (not literally of course) as the best beauty product available. I considered buying some for ages but eventually I could resist no more. So off I went to my local chemist and bought a HUGE tub of white petroleum jelly(I was told its exactly the same stuff) and I fell in love with it instantly. I just used it on my lips at first and they were lovely and ...
...tub, put a blob of vaseline in, then chop off a little piece of lipstick and stick that in the tub, then put the tub in the microwave and zap it for about a minute. Voila! A cheap new tinted lipgloss!) Another of my favourite vaseline recipes is body scrub. I don't know what made me think of making that but i did and now i make it all the time. Get a blob of vaseline, throw in some salt or sugar, and maybe a few drops of essential oil if you have ...

kateteen 20.04.2001 · Read full review
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...Chesebrough called his new discovery Vaseline and now a pot of this versatile jelly is a must have for most family medicine cabinets. Vaseline is a blend of mineral oils, microcrystalline waxes and paraffin, the jelly stays firm until it reaches a temperature just slightly above body heat and then it starts to melt. The petroleum jelly then penetrates the skin and once it has settled into place filling gaps in our lipid barrier and areas in between ...
...Once you have applied Vaseline to your skin it protects it thoroughly in all winds and weather and keeps the moisture that is already in our skin locked safely in place. Vaseline is now a Unilever product, it has been on the market for over 130 years and is probably among one of the most versatile skin care products around. I have just read some very interesting facts that are news to me, our skin loses 200ml of water everyday as evaporation takes ...

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...mind...Where did the idea for Vaseline Petroleum Jelly come from? Then one day whilst surfing around on 'useless knowledge' sites, I found my answer: Robert Augustus Cheesebrough In 1859, when oil was first found in Pennsylvania, Robert was a 22 year old chemist in Brooklyn who had become an expert at extracting kerosene from cannel oil. He realised that petroleum products would be the fuel source of the future so he headed to Pennsylvania to get ...
...use that I use my Vaseline for is either to apply to my lips for the shiny glossy look, or to put on my eyelashes to keep them soft, smooth and separated. Other uses include the following: To lure trout Coat small pieces of sponge with Vaseline petroleum jelly to simulate fish egg bait. To prevent car battery corrosion. Smear Vaseline petroleum jelly on clean car battery terminals. To repair stains, rings, and minor scratches in wood furniture. Cover ...

Laura_Elliott 12.09.2002 (13.09.2002) · Read full review
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...----------- As a general moisturizer, Vaseline is very effective indeed. Chapped lips can be speedily soothed and dry skin eliminated. Silky-soft feet can easily be achieved overnight by covering them in Vaseline, putting socks on – in the morning your feet will be lovely and smooth. Supermodel Alek Wek has said that she uses the product as everyday moisturizer on her face. I have tried this and wouldn’t recommend this to anyone unless ...
...easy mistake of thinking that Vaseline makes eyelashes grow quicker. This (unfortunately) has been proven as a mere beauty myth. Its leather-polishing powers are good but, again they sometimes to leave a slight sliminess on the surface. I personally prefer Savlon to Vaseline for soothing burns etc – it smells nicer and somehow feels cooler on the skin. Value for money ------------- VFM is reasonable – Vaseline isn’t that cheap ...

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...gave me a box of vaseline and she asked me to try it. For my surprise, it was so good. This vaseline, hadn't, better hasn't, a oil sensation. Since I am ussing it, I feel my lips different. Really, they aren't dry but moisturizing and I feel alsom they are so smooths. One day my friend and me went to Body Shop and I brougth 2 kind of vaseline: apricot and raspberry. Both are so good, but I am talking about raspberry because I am wearing it now. ...
...odeur and taste- I can't avoid to carress my lips with my tongue and feel this delicious raspberry's flavour-. Since I am ussing it, my lips are smooths and perfect. This is a product taht really, to care them. With it, my lips are protecting against: cold, Sun, wind, pollution... I have always, a little vaseline's box in my bag and I can have my lips perfectly and protected, moisturize all the time. It is a good and cheap solution. You can have ...

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...it's my little tub of Vaseline Pure Petroleum Jelly. These tubs come in 3 different sizes - 50g for 99p, 100g for £1.29 and 200g. I am unsure what the 200g tub is priced at as it is not available at my local Tesco. As well as being sold in supermarkets, it is also available in all good pharmacies. The tubs are clear but have a slighty yellowish colour because of the product inside. There is a blue label on the front and on the top of the white lid ...
...Vaseline is a registered trade mark of Chesebrough-Pond's who make the product. You are advised of their address on the back of the tub and of their freephone telephone number if you have any queries or comments (0800 591720). The only ingredient of this product is White Petroleum Jelly. As you open the tub you are faced with a thick, greasy looking substance. It gives off a very slighty oily type smell - but not enough to be offputting. It certainly ...

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...take it like that. Vaseline is petroleum jelly. It is basically an emollient and is fantastic for chapped skin. I personally think that it tasts bloody awful and wouldn't put in on my lips as it feels too greasy. I find it's a godsend on dry hands and feet. Try massaging onto skin before going to sleep, put on some cotton socks/gloves and wake up to find lovely soft hands/feet. Something I really need after putting my hands through hell using bleach, ...
...for sensitive skin. Remember that Vaseline is NOT a moisturiser for the face. It will block pores and aggravate the skin making spots worse. Vaseline and its uses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *~ Protects skin from wind burn *~ Natural way to shape eyebrows, smooth a tiny amount onto fingers then onto the eyebrows. I then use a eyebrow comb to shape. *~ Eyelash conditioner. I've personally not used it like this but many swear by it. *~ Creaky hinges? ...

chocoholic 01.09.2001 (12.01.2004) · Read full review
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...because It's cheap, it's reliable, it's safe (as long as you don't use it for...ahem..!), it's reasonably tasteless, it's useful, it was originally developed to use on cuts and burns and it's been around since 1878. (Useless fact of the day. Vaseline is also a type of radioactive glass!) ...

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...sized, so suit all your vaseline needs, you can even get it in a wee tiny tin to carry round in your handbag in case of vaseline emergencies Everyone knows what vaseline is and what it looks like, its that lovely white creamy jelly type stuff in the yellowy jars. I believe petroleum jelly comes from oil. Its got about a hundred uses so im going to list all the ones i can think of Lipbalm - im an obsessive Carmex user but when im running low i substitute ...
...tidy em up with some vaseline and theyll stay put for longer Lash conditioner/replacement mascara - so maybe tonights the night youll get lucky and not be sleeping in your own bed *wink wink* stick a mini pot of vasline in your handbag and in the morning you can use it to tame your eyebrows, gloss your lips and if you rub it into your eyelashes itll define them and make them look like theyre wearing a fresh coat of mascara! leaves more room in your ...

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...read a great op on vaseline which gave some good ideas that I had never thought of but I wanted to add some ideas of my own. Vaseline is only 99p a tub and is generally used for dry skin but here are some more ideas: Whilst on holiday, after scuba diving, my flippers had been rubbing on my toe and it got infected and actually started going purple. I started to think my toe was going to fall off! My boyfriend gave me a tub of vaseline and said to ...
...back to normal as the vaseline had drawn out all the poison. I was amazed and have been using it ever since. This also works on any cut to draw out infection and if you put some on as soon as you cut yourself, it will stop any infection from getting in the cut in the first place. You can also use it for drawing out spots which never seem to go away. Just put a dollop over the affected area before you go to bed. It may not work immediately put keep ...

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Vaseline Pure Petroleum jelly comes in several sizes,small,medium and large. It also comes in a nifty little tin which is great for the handbag and small enough for your pocket too! Vaseline has no colours or fragrances, its also hypo-allergenic,which makes it ideal for babies and people with sensitive skin.Another quality is that its non-comedogenic, (won't clog your pores)handy to know if your going to put it on your face! It has a very thick ...
...As long as you keep vaseline in a cool dry area, the shelf life should be 3yrs. Not everyone knows the uses of this little wonderpot, alot of people think its just for dry chapped lips, but i'm going to tell you what else you can use it for. *BODYCARE* 1. Use after bathing, on damp skin,rub into rough patches like elbows,heels and knees to soften the skin. 2. If you have rough dry feet, smother vaseline over them,put socks on and leave overnight ...

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