How to Use Vaseline

There are so many uses for Vaseline that many people call it a wonder product. Vaseline protects things from getting in and forms a barrier to protect things from getting out. Although there are literally hundreds of uses for Vaseline, this article will focus on the human body uses. Read this article to learn more about the many uses for this wonder product.

Things You'll Need

• Vaseline or some other type of petroleum jelly

Instructions

How to Use Vaseline

1. First, although there are so many uses for Vaseline the most common to prevent dry, chapped skin or to soften skin that is already dry. Rubbing Vaseline onto your skin or elbows creates a barrier that traps moisture in and keeps the elements out resulting in much softer skin.

2. Next, the second most common use is for the face. Putting Vaseline on your lips can soothe them and protect them from windburn. Putting Vaseline on your lips overnight will insure that you wake up with soft lips. Using Vaseline around your eyes is another great use. This method can smooth wrinkles and make the skin much softer. Vaseline is also extremely effective at removing makeup.

3. Third, another great use for Vaseline is as a sexual lubricant. A little Vaseline can go a long way with igniting things in the bedroom. Vaseline lubricates the body with little mess and is a lot of fun.

4. Next, another common use for Vaseline is for diaper rashes. Diaper rashes on babies can be especially troublesome and a little Vaseline can soothe a fussy baby and create a barrier as well as promote healing of the rash.

5. Finally, Vaseline is used so that people can perform better or protect things. For instance, you can use it when there is gum in your hair. Work it into the hair until the gum slides out. Remove a stuck ring from your finger with a little Vaseline. Prevent hair dye from staining your skin by putting Vaseline along your hairline.

Tips & Warnings

• It is helpful to keep Vaseline on hand in several different types of containers. There is the large container that you dip your hand into to remove some of the product. There is also a squeeze tube that is very handy to throw into a purse, backpack or diaper bag.

• It is strongly recommended not to use Vaseline with condoms as it can cause the latex to weaken and possibly dissipate which actually defeats the purpose of a condom if it is not preventing pregnancy.

• Also do not use Vaseline on fresh burns as it may trap the heat in the burn making it even more uncomfortable.

Resources

• Vaseline Home Page