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 the product, under the trade name Vaseline, across the state. In 1872, Chesebrough patented the process of making petroleum jelly. The patent ... more

Things are looking bleak for yer old pal, Mara. A prominent Scottish Ciao member is threatening to burn my garage down if I post any more kiddie’s movie ops, a certain American luminary is trying to force me to be enigmatic. Soooooooo…I’m on the run after this opinion and April will be Lent as far as I am concerned with maybe the most fleeting of opinions whilst I concentrate on other stuff (like ma hols in Scotland….hooray!) So here’s an opinion I’ve updated just for the lurvely folk of Ciao. It’s a load of old poo really but whaddya expect on a Tuesday afternoon (for Lordy’s sake)? D'yer ... more

While I’m learning new German words every day here, the frequency with which new English words make their way into my vocabulary is significantly slower. I can go days, weeks, months even without learning new words, but when I do you can bet it has something to do with an op. A month or so back it was “phantasmagorially” , which itself came from the translation of a German slogan here. The latest though, is “comedogenic”. If I moved in more beauty industry-based circles I might have heard it before, but I don’t and so I hadn’t. It’s a buzz word ... more

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 the best face and body moisturisers there are. It protects the skin and keeps in existing moisture. It's also an excellent hand and foot cream - apply ... more

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 smooth and glossy at the same time. Then I started to wonder what else I could use it for (stop giggling you dirty minded people). I started using it ... more