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20 uses of Vaseline

Can there really be that much use for Vaseline? It's time to find out!

Two women in their bath robes applying skin care products20 uses of Vaseline

Vaseline for adult skin & beauty

1 All over moisturiser:

A tip from the Hollywood stars; use a little VPJ all over your body after bathing for softer, smoother skin.

2 Hand protector:

Keep a jar of VPJ near the kitchen sink and apply regularly-especially prior to heavy cleaning jobs-to keep your hand soft.

3 Scaly elbows:

Elbows are often neglected and get dry and scaly. Massage in a little VPJ at night to smooth and soften.

4 Eyebrow grooming:

Shape the eyebrows with VPJ-simply smooth a little on and brush the brows into shape with an old, clean toothbrush.

5 Sore heels:

New shoes often rub, leaving behind sore heels. Dab a little VPJ to prevent blisters and soreness.

6 Lip chapping:

Dry weather can lead to lip chapping. VPJ will protect and soften.

7 Hair care:

Smooth a little VPJ around the hairline before relaxing or colouring the hair, to protect the skin from irritating chemicals.

Vaseline for baby care

8 Diaper rash:

Vaseline protects a baby’s sensitive skin from diaper rash. Simply wash your baby’s bottom thoroughly at changing time, dry and smooth a fine film of Vaseline over the buttocks to form an effective barrier between the skin and the diaper.

9 Cradle cap:

Regular application of Vaseline to your baby’s scalp will help soften the crust of cradle cap and help prevent further scaling.

10 All over softness:

Gently message your baby’s body with Vaseline after bathing, for all over protection and softness.

11 Sore noses:

Running noses and crying can lead to soreness and chapping around the nose. A little Vaseline applied two or three times a day will soon get rid of any soreness.

12 Temperature time: 

If the baby’s temperature is taken rectally, a little VPJ on the end of the thermometer will help to prevent discomfort.

Vaseline for children

13 Cracked lips:

Most children suffer from dry cracked lips. A little dab of Vaseline will soften and moisten the skin on and around the mouth.

14 Nails:

Use Vaseline to soften your child’s cuticle and nails-then you can gently ease back the cuticles and also trim the nails without hurting the child.

15 Minor scrapes:

A smear of VPJ will soothe and protect the skin after minor scrapes and grazes.

16 Zipper zips:

Little fingers find stiff zips a problem. VPJ will help them glide more easily.

Be a sport

17 Jogging:

Use Vaseline to protect the skin of your feet when jogging, concentrating on the vulnerable areas such as heels and ball of the feet.

18 Good racket:

Keep gut strings on tennis and squash racquets in good condition with a light film of Vaseline.

19 Swimming

Use Vaseline on the skin before swimming to protect from dryness.

20 Chaffing:

Athletes use VPJ under their arms and inner thighs to prevent chaffing.

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