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How To Use Petroleum Jelly For Skincare: Petroleum jelly is one of the most widely used skincare ingredients across the world. Whether dealing with dryness, rashes, irritation, inflammation or any other skincare problem, petroleum jelly comes to your rescue. It helps in locking the moisture within the skin to repair and relieve dryness. Petroleum jelly works wonders for your skincare woes and is also friendly to the pocket. Here are some effective ways to use petroleum jelly and add it to your beauty regime.

Watch the video below to know about the surprising benefits of petroleum jelly: 

1. Dry Skin

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), dry skin can flake, itch, crack and even bleed. Since ointments are more effective and less irritating than lotions, consider applying petroleum jelly to dry skin, including your lips and eyelids. The skin on your eyelids is the thinnest skin on the body and can get irritated easily. If your eyelids get dry and flaky, apply a small amount of petroleum jelly for moisture and protection. For the best results, always apply petroleum jelly when your skin is damp.

2. Rehydrate Nails

Your nails also form an essential part of an ideal skincare routine. The skin around the nails is sensitive and needs extra care. If you are someone who gets frequent manicures and pedicures, you should apply petroleum jelly to your nails and cuticles in between polishes, as it will minimise brittleness and help prevent your nails from chipping.

3. Makeup Remover

Petroleum jelly is one of the best ways to remove makeup without any hassles. The moisturising property of petroleum jelly leaves the skin supple and moisturised after removing the makeup. The ingredients of petroleum jelly leave no reactions over your skin layers as they are skin-friendly.

4. Prevent Chafing

According to AAD, chafing is a painful skin irritation that occurs when body parts rub together or rub against clothing. To prevent chafing that can lead to blisters, apply petroleum jelly to problem areas, such as the feet or thighs.

5. Make Your Perfume Last Longer

Petroleum jelly is also used as an effective hack to make the perfume stay longer. To increase the longevity of your perfume, you can apply petroleum jelly on your pulse points and spray the perfume over it as usual.

6. Home Mask/ Scrubs

Apart from applying over the face, petroleum jelly can also be used as an active ingredient in numerous homemade scrubs or packs. Petroleum jelly is counted as an effective moisturiser because of which it is used in a number of masks and scrubs to achieve healthy and glowing skin.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)