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I have very dry skin. I mean, it’s super dry. When I don’t moisturize, my skin feels cracked and old. And if I miss my feet, it looks like I was playing kickball with flour.
I decided for this unprecedented heatwave the entire nation is experiencing, I needed to go way back to the basics of skin care. Instead of slithering myself with the best overpriced lotion money could buy, I need to just K.I.S.S it – keep it simple, stupid.
Enter Petroleum jelly.
Now, there’s a debate if petroleum jelly really is vegan. Because all it contains is petroleum jelly and that’s it, it does qualify as vegan. However, if you’re vegan for environmental or ethical reasons, this product is not for you, as some manufacturers (most notably, Vaseline) tests on animals.
Now, that’s out of the way, let’s talk about the benefits of petroleum jelly:
It softens and moisturizes your skin all damn day.
This is a big one because again, my skin gets really dry and no matter how much water I consume, it’s still pretty dry. I need constant moisture and I don’t want to keep reapplying lotion. Petroleum jelly is perfect for this.
*However, caution: what you don’t want to do is use petroleum jelly as lubrication of any kind. Because it’s a sticky base, and sex can get rather sticky, it won’t end well with petroleum jelly as a lubricant. Infections will only be the beginning of your problems.
It helps remove eye makeup.
This is my favorite use for it. No matter how many fancy washcloths I buy, petroleum jelly seems to do it best. I no longer have sexy raccoon eyes at the end of the night.
It’s great for diaper rash.
You really don’t need to buy the fancy diaper rash creams when this one is not only last longer, but it’s also cheaper. And we all know how expensive babies can be!
It’s great for chapped lips.
I always keep some form of Chapstick on me. However, if that’s not available, I always just put a small amount of petroleum jelly on my lips. It keeps them soft, kissable, and moisturized.
It helps make your perfume or cologne lasts longer.
Personally, I like spraying perfume on my clothing instead of on me because I think it might last longer on my clothes. However, spraying some perfume on you (only three sprays, please), with the added bonus of petroleum jelly will make the scent last longer as it’s used as a base.
It can help you get ready for sandal season.
Petroleum jelly helps soothe cracked heels. I walk a lot so I get cracked heels more than I would like. I often put some petroleum jelly on them and sometimes if weather permits, sleep in socks to get the extra moisture of them.
It helps protect your hair when you dye or put creamy crack on it.
Now, for those new to my blog, creamy crack is an euphemism for a relaxer. I stop wearing relaxers about five years ago and haven’t looked back. However, I still dye my hair on a regular basis because ain’t no grey hairs in this bih…
Anyway! Putting a thin layer of petroleum jelly around your edges will make your dye and relaxers go easier. It adds a protective barrier so the chemicals will not seep down into your eyes or down your ears or back.
Have you tried petroleum jelly? What do you think of it?
To purchase any petroleum jelly for yourself, just click on the pictures!
