Who doesn’t own at least one jar of Vaseline? Sure it’s amazing on dry, chapped lips and it works wonders to soften cuticles. But did you know there are dozens of other uses for Vaseline? Yup, Vaseline is one of the best – and least expensive – beauty products on the market. I buy Vaseline by the tub and use it, not only for moisturizing dry lips, but in so many other ways too. So it was a happy coincidence when a company that represents Vaseline contacted me to write about the product.* Here are just a few of my favorite uses for this beauty product staple:
1. Out of lipgloss? Dab a bit of Vaseline on your lips over your regular lipstick or wear it alone.
2. As a newbie fashion editor, the models taught me about using Vaseline on their teeth to prevent their lips from sticking during photo shoots. I borrowed that trick on my wedding day for my photos.
3. Mix a bit of Vaseline with drink powder, such as Kool-Aid, for a bright (and tasty) lipgloss.
4. Seriously chapped lips? Apply Vaseline to your lips and then gently brush them with a soft toothpaste to exfoliate dead skin.
5. Groom your brows with a slick of Vaseline. (Tip: Try new Q-tips Precision Tips with pointed cotton tips.They’re perfect for tasks requiring a little more precision, such as makeup application and touch-ups.)
6. Mix a tiny bit of Vaseline with your powder eyeshadow for a glossy look.
7. Don’t want to wear mascara but still want to define your lashes? Use a coat of Vaseline to define and condition.
8. Highlight your cheekbones for a night out with a touch of Vaseline. Use it on your brow bone to highlight that area too.
9. Vaseline works great as a moisturizer for dry, itchy skin.
10. Use Vaseline to remove makeup.
11. Put a thin coat of Vaseline on your eyelashes before bed to help condition them and prevent breakage.
12. Smooth Vaseline into skin as a night cream. It’s great for the delicate neck area.
13. Rough, cracked heels and elbows? Rub Vaseline into your elbows to soften them. Before going to bed at night, rub some Vaseline into your heels, put on a pair of cotton socks and wake up with soft, smooth feet.
14. For severely dry facial skin, apply a thin coat of Vaseline before bed and wake up with soft skin.
15. Tuck Vaseline Lip Therapy into your gym bag to keep lips moist during a workout.
16. Before using hair color at home, apply a thin layer of Vaseline to the skin near the hairline to prevent the color from staining your face.
While the following are not beauty applications, it’s Vaseline to the rescue, once again.
17. Vaseline can be used to remove stuck rings.
18. Use a little Vaseline to help zippers work more smoothly.
Have any other beauty applications for Vaseline? Let us know in the comments below …
*I was provided with Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly, Vaseline® Lip Therapy Original®, Q-tips® Precision Tips™, a $25 gift card and information about the products by RocketXL. All opinions are 100% my own. (And I use – and have used – Vaseline products for years.)
