We’re always looking for the next best thing when it comes to our skincare. And we’re looking for the next best thing that can be all-purpose. We spend so much looking for this that we don’t realize we already have it in our bathroom.
We’re talking about Vaseline!
In fact, you can use Vaseline for skincare, haircare, and even anti-aging routines. Here are a few tips on how to use Vaseline.
1. Make your eyebrows look fluffy
How can you make your eyebrows look thicker and luscious? It’s best to shape them and brush them upwards. Place a dab of Vaseline on your eyebrow brush and direct the hair where you want it to go.
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2. Stronger bandage
Vaseline also works as a strong protective bandage. And it’s especially helpful when you want to go swimming. When you have a wound that’s still healing, a bandage will fall off when you go into the water. Apply Vaseline on the wound and around it to create protective barrier between the wound and water filled possibly filled with different bacteria.
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3. Stop earring irritation
Earrings are easy statement pieces. They’re easy to wear, easy to show off, and easy to hide. But there are times when they can be irritating to wear or they can snag on our hair or clothes. Dab Vaseline on your earlobe by the earring hole so that it can move freely.
4. Is your ring stuck?
It’s the worst thing ever, to get your ring stuck on your finger. And sometimes, we force-remove the ring and injure ourselves in the process. Next time this happens, dab a little Vaseline around the area and slip it off.
5. Keep that lipstick on
One of the things that’s frustrating about lipstick is keeping it on our lips. We can’t always buy the brands that stay on longer for financial or ethical reasons. So what to do? Add a layer of Vaseline over the lipstick and it’ll stay on all day.
6. Paint hands
Been painting all day and now there’s paint all over your skin? Sometimes, rubbing it off with soap won’t cut it. Instead, apply Vaseline on the spots with paint. Let it sit for a few minutes and the paint will come right off.
7. Tattoo care
Getting a tattoo is always fun, especially when you get a really cool design. What’s not cool is the after part, especially when it scabs. But it’s okay. Just apply Vaseline over it to keep the skin moisturized.
8. Skin peeling
When you’ve got dry skin or just come from a skin peel session, it’s tempting to remove the peeling skin. Don’t do it! Instead, apply Vaseline to rehydrate and keep your skin moisturized. It’ll also keep you from peeling the skin off.
9. Protect your scalp
Do you like to have your hair colored but hate getting the color on your scalp and hairlines? Add a sliver of Vaseline on your hairline and where you part your hair before applying the dye. The dye will transfer to the Vaseline, which can be wiped off when you’re done.
10. Keep nails shiny
You got a really nice shade for your nails but it only looked good at the nail salon. After a day or two, it loses its shine. What to do? Apply Vaseline on top of your nails and it will be shiny AND make your manicure last longer.
11. Lose those scars
Sometimes, we get into accidents, and sometimes, we get wounds. And these leave scars. But we don’t want people to see those scars. While the wounds are healing, apply Vaseline to minimize scarring.
12. Anti-chafing
The things women have to endure, chafing is definitely one of the worst. And it hurts so bad! When you get injured from chafing, apply Vaseline directly to the chafed part. The Vaseline will help it heal faster and cool it down, too.
13. Gum on your hair
If you’ve got gum on your hair and it’s just at the ends, it’s not so bad. But to get it stuck near the roots, oh man! If it’s not too stuck and you don’t need to cut the hair, apply Vaseline to loosen the strands and pull it off the gum.
14. Wearing masks all-day
Maybe you work at a job that requires you to wear masks all day. The mask can rub your nose and the straps can hurt the back of your ears. When you take it off, apply Vaseline as a soothing relief.
15. Frizzy hair no more?
Do you always have to worry about frizzy hair and split ends? Use Vaseline! Apply at the ends of your hair and you won’t have to worry anymore.
16. Eczema relief
There are lots of people all over the world who have a skin condition called eczema. And it can be very itchy. You can’t scratch it because scratching will make it worse. Apply Vaseline to give you relief and keep you from scratching.
17. Moisturizer
It’s hard to keep up with all the skincare trends lately, especially when you don’t have all that money to spare. But why look for more? You already got a moisturizer in your home. That’s right. Use Vaseline to moisturize your face instead!
18. Nail job
We love getting our nails done but sometimes, we love doing it ourselves. But it’s hard to apply nail polish on our dominant hand. We almost always end up with a messy nail job. Here’s what you do. Apply Vaseline on the edges of your nails and apply the nail polish. When you wipe off the Vaseline, you’ll also wipe off the excess polish.
19. Soft feet
Want to softer feet? Use Vaseline to soften that dry, chapped skin on your feet. For best results, do it at night and wear socks to seal in the moisture.
20. Chapped lips
There’s no need to buy special creams for your chapped lips. First, apply Vaseline to your lips. Then use a soft-bristled brush to exfoliate your lips. Rinse off the Vaseline.
21. Smooth bikini lines
To keep your bikini line hair-free, sometimes you have to shave it. And sometimes that leads to razor burn, which won’t look good with a bikini. Apply Vaseline to the sensitive areas to reduce the redness and bumps.
22. Sunburnt skin
When you’re out in the sun, especially after a long winter, it feels good to have the warmth on your skin so you stay longer. But then you forget to apply sunscreen and you get sunburnt. For that instant relief, apply Vaseline to the affected areas.
23. When you have colds
When you have the colds, your nose gets chapped so badly from all the nose-blowing. Vaseline to the rescue again! Just apply to the affected area to rehydrate it.
24. Cracked palms
Cracked skin on the palms hurt. And when they get worse, you get wounds. Apply Vaseline to your palms at night and you can even wear knitted gloves to seal it in and keep it rehydrated.
25. DIY body scrub
Our skin cells regenerate every 30 days. And we need to get rid of the dead skin cells by exfoliating. Make your own by adding sugar or salt to your Vaseline plus an essential of your choice. Easy peasy!
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