The raw material of what we now know as petroleum jelly was discovered in on an oil rig when the buildup of the jelly was causing the rigs to malfunction. The workers on the rig would use the jelly to help heal skin issues because apparently skincare was just that effed in the s. Eventually, an enterprising Robert Augustus Chesebrough hell of a name refined the jelly to make Vaseline. This means that to create petroleum jelly there must first be the whole entire petroleum industry.
Also, this came about during a time when you could just order Heroin!!! Like when is the last time you saw gunk building up on an oil rig and thought it should go on your body? They recommend not to use products on the lips to avoid potential consumption. While people have long used Vaseline to help heal minor cuts, scrapes, and burns as well as to moisturize dry skin, your lip skin is a different story from the rest of your body. Your lips are thinner than many other parts of your face, which makes them more vulnerable to the environment.
And that slight blush? Short answer: No. Vaseline is a type of moisturizer called an occlusive. Occlusives hold in moisture. When you apply Vaseline to your lips, the petroleum jelly acts as a protective barrier and prevents moisture from escaping.
Theoretically, you could work around that by applying a moisturizer before Vaseline to really pack a hydrating punch. Allergy research also suggests petroleum jelly may improve the skin barrier in people with eczema. A strong skin barrier means less dry, irritated skin. In short, you can safely use Vaseline as part of your skin care routine, as many people have for a long time.
Vaseline is refined, meaning that after the petroleum jelly has been collected, it goes through a process to filter out the harmful, cancerous elements people are worried about. Not really. Yes, petroleum jelly is a byproduct of this drilling and is not the reason oil companies spend billions.
There are greener swaps many people swear by:. Soothe your lips with balms to avoid irritating them further. If your chapped lips are due to weather like extreme cold, high winds, or super dry air , aim for tricks like heading inside, turning on a humidifier, or drinking lots of water. For immediate relief, try exfoliating your lips. All you need to do is combine an abrasive substance, like sugar, with an emollient, like shea butter, and massage the mixture over your lips.
You can also use Vaseline. Vaseline is made from the goop that comes from oil drills petroleum jelly, remember? Instead, use cocoa butter or Burt's Bees Balm to moisten up dry lips they use beeswax -- good for bees, ok for you.
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