Using Petroleum Jelly as a Moisturizer

By Gilbert S (Guest Post)

Marvelous product for a small price. It saved my crowing glory. I now have thick luscious curly hair. Love it. Thanks petroleum jelly.

By TNet (Guest Post)

I'm a guy, I use it in the Mornings after my shower. I put it on my face, wait a few minutes (My body temperature kind of melts it) then I wipe off the excess. It is better than all the expensive moisturizers that i have ever bought.

By Kathleen W. (Guest Post)

I watch the Dr's show on t v. Just last week they strongly said for us to use Vaseline on our face & all over the body. I've done this since teenage years,no wrinkles & much cheaper than other lotions & creams.

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*LAEL*

It's perfect to use on the face during the Winter when you are out shoveling snow...but I would hesitate to use it daily as it doesn't allow the skin to breathe. It is a shield to prevent chaffing or rash (as on a Baby's Bottom). Baby Oil is just a liquid for of Petroleum Jelly, good makeup remover in limited use, but again neither are Beauty Products and can clog pores. Thrifty yes, but not a long term beauty benefit. They are used on the skin areas where no oil glands are present. Known to be used on a Baby, bottom, hands, arms etc. Never on the Baby's face. Try a traditional moisturizer used for the face and neck for an Adult. You can find reasonably priced ones @ CVS anywhere from $5.00 and up with better results long term. Good Luck! :)

By (Guest Post)

I worked with a woman who was about ten years older than me and she had beautiful, dewy skin. Guess what? She used petroleum jelly and had for years. I used it and it clogged my pores like nothing else.

We're all different, but my opinion is that it's a petroleum by product and can't be good for skin by it's very nature.

By Mary (Guest Post)

Kathy for 62 years have you been using name brand petroleum jelly or the generic brand?

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liztuomey

Hi. I have found and have been using vaseline petroleum jelly cream deep moisture. It is fragrance free , non-comedogenic (won't clog pores), hypoallergenic and has vitamin E.It is not heavy or greasy and absorbs quickly.The tube is 4.5 ounces and ,at around $3 a tube, it is a great value. I find it in walmart and kmart, but it is usually on the bottom shelf of the display,I guess because it is not expensive.Just be aware that there is no SPF in the product, so you would need a foundation that has one to be fully protected.

By Kathy (Guest Post)

Mary - I am 62 years old and have been using petroleum jelly for years on my face. I put it on my face at night and as a base under my makeup. In the a.m., I wash my face, dry it, put on a light coating of "jelly", go make the coffee and come back after it's absorbed a bit and finish the makeup. I've never found it to clog.

By (Guest Post)

The way Petroleum Jelly is manufactured is that it has a chemical formula that is bigger than your skin pore size so it cannot clog pores. It is perfect for breakout prone skin. After cleaning you skin, leave it wet. Put a tiny ( I mean just barely tap your finger into the jar) and rub between your wet hands. Then smooth over your still wet face. It is a great moisturizer and seals in the water that is left on your skin.

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Sharylesley

I use sorbolene and have been doing so for years - I buy a reasonably good brand that is made in my own country - it is inexpensive and doesn't cause my skin to adversely react

By

Toebeanie

A friend of mine was told by her dermatologist that the best moisturizer (she is a senior) is Crisco.

By (Guest Post)

That stuff is toxic. It's petroleum! Mineral oil is the base for baby oil and it's a petroleum product too. Both get absorbed and circulate throughout your body. Use nutritious products instead, such as plant oils. I especially like almond oil, from the health food store. It's more expensive than other plant oils (less than walnut oil) but far cheaper than face creams.

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Lily May

My Dermatologist told me Petroleum Jelly is as good as anything else.

By connie (Guest Post)

I use the brand name petroleum jelly every night. And it is great and it has never cloged my pores.Hope you find something you like.

By

simple(

Thank you to those who responded after reading your responses and reading other posts on this website since extra virgin olive oil is recommended by many fans of thriftyfun I will use organic extra virgin olive oil if not too expensive. If it is too expensive, I will use non organic extra virgin olive oil.

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farmgirl proud

From what I've read, don't! Try using a cold-pressed vegetable oil like olive, almond or virgin coconut oil instead. It's lighter and won't hurt your health. As a bonus, cold-pressed oils keep their vitamin A content and don't clog your pores. And, you can use them as makeup removers, too!

By Kathleen W. (Guest Post)

Yes I use Vaseline every morning on my face, lot of ladies ask me, what kind of make up & etc I use on my face, I do not have any wrinkles,not bragging I look lot younger than my age, on top of the Vaseline. I apply baby powder then cover girl liquid makeup from Dollar store then a little lipstick for rouge, then put on lipstick, if they ask my age I tell them I'm 39 like Jack Benny. I'll always be 39,"Ha". Hope this helps.

By carol (Guest Post)

My sister used to have severely dry skin on her face and was allergic to a lot of lotions. A dermatologist told her to use petroleum jelly, but put it on with wet hands as this helps it to spread thinner and not be so greasy.

By Elizabeth (Guest Post)

Olive oil is a great moisturizer!

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moekelly24

I use it from time to time, but I do like to use baby oil instead.. it is thinner and easier to put on plus it smells better.

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chickadee101

My massage therapist says no NO NO! It's a petroleum product apparently. I'm not sure what you'd want to use instead. I really like Olay.

By (Guest Post)

My mother in law does use it occasionally. She looks greasy but loves the way her skin feels after it soaks in!