15 Remarkable Ways to Use Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum Jelly Disguised as a Moisturizer: This perennial wet-look glow favourite has all kinds of other practical opportunities. And this unique substance has 15 amazing uses that may surprise you.
1. Lip Balm
Ensure you keep your lips hydrated and protected. Petroleum jelly will quickly cure chappy lips with just a tiny dot!
2. Makeup Remover
Forget expensive removers! Petroleum jelly can easily and gently remove all makeup.
3. Skin Protector
Applying a thin before going out to serve as your best defense against those howling winds and brutal cold temperatures that make us feel like Jack Nicholson at the end of The Shining.
4. Prevents Stains
Apply petroleum jelly onto your skin where you put the hair dye. It basically creates a wall over your skin, so it does not absorb the color.
5. Cuticle Care
Petroleum jelly is a greasy salve but it will keep your cuticle moisturized and soften them allowing you better nail growth.
6. Fragrance Retention
Before spraying your much loved scent source + apply some petroleum jelly to pulse points which will hold the fragrance longer. In so doing it enhances and extends the life of the fragrance over several hours.
7. Eyelash Conditioner
Those who wish to have their lashes looked after, a tiny drop gives moisture and shine.
8. Prevent Blisters
Rub petroleum jelly in areas where you are prone to getting blisters (like the back of your heel!) especially when breaking a new pair.
9. Wire and Battery Protection
Also, you will be able to guarantee the smoother and more efficient operation of your gear if its batteries terminals are covered with a layer of petroleum jelly that can prevent corrosion.
10. Squeaky Hinges
Reduce noise effectively! Rub a small amount onto the squeaky hinges of doors to immediately stop the noise.
11. Dry Skin Relief
Apply it as a super-hydrating moisturizer to dryer regions (hello elbows and knees) for immediate relief.
12. Minor Cuts and Scrapes
Your child can get a scrape or minor cut almost anywhere, anytime but applying a thin layer of Manuka honey will keep the area clean and protected.
13. Shoe Shine
Polish leather shoes (Giving shoe a new shiny look)Quick Shine on your Leather ShoesBuff up in some petroleum which will give polished and fresh glimpse.
14. Make Your Own Highlighter
A combination of a touch petroleum jelly and / or shimmer eye shadow, you can create your own highlighter to give it an off-beam shine.
15. Keeps Tools Rust-Free
Thin coat of oil so they don't rust and stay nicer longer
Photo by John Dancy on Unsplash Petrolatum is more than just an ordinary household item, just look in your medicine cabinet. To enjoy this super product and the GOOD side of face cream, it is important to find some inventive uses — you can then use if for much more than just a moisturizer.
