Use Petroleum Jelly To Solve Many Of Your Problems

Petroleum jelly has been around for a very long time, and we have been using this multi-purpose salve for a long time. While some have figured out the other uses it may have but many are still aloof. Here is a small list of what we feel you might want to know about this magic pot:

Lip Scrub

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Not just a good lip balm, petroleum jelly makes for an excellent lip scrub as well. How about mixing some brown sugar with the jelly! Unless you are getting a readymade scrub product made out of it. With personal experience, petroleum jelly also cures lip burns within a day.

Heal Cracked Tired Feet

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Petroleum jelly is the best treatment to heal cracked feet. It not only makes your feet soft but also heals the cracks that have developed due to several reasons possible. Simple rub a coat of it on your feet at night. Put on clean socks and sleep. The oils in petroleum jelly seal in the moisture, and it stays on the surface of the feet for longer hours than other water based lotions.

Nail Care

A magical salve for protecting and repairing dry cuticles, petroleum jelly is highly effective and is totally recommended for soft hands. Just apply it on the nail and nail bed before sleeping and wear your gloves so that the moisture stays.

Prevent Chafing

Prevent wind burns and chapping down there, while running. Use petroleum jelly on the areas that are prone to chafing. This will help on eradicating rashes or irritation. Take a small amount , don't go over board with it. The areas where you will apply it will glide, rather than rubbing on each other.

Start A Bonfire

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Just dip a cotton ball in the jelly and throw it into the twigs. It makes for a perfect fire starter.

Highlighter

A really tiny dab of vaseline on your cheekbones will replace your highlighter. Give it a try and let us know how effective it is.

Soften Your Elbows

Do you have dry and cracked elbows? Don't worry make petroleum jelly your saviour. Just apply a bit on them to soften them. Do so right before sleeping.

Defrizz Your Hair

Having a bad hair day? It's okay, just apply a small amount of it in your palms and apply it on your hair. Just do not use too much or else your hair will look super greasy. You can also use this magic pot to seal split ends and conceal dryness.

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Jammed Drawers

Just dab the jelly on the areas where your drawer jams and watch it open smoothly.

False Eyelash Remover

Use some cotton and dip it in the jelly and then swipe it on the false eyelashes. This will soften the glue in a bit an then you can wash off the jelly with warm water.

Stuck Zippers

Apply a small amount of the jelly on the zipper sides and watch the miracle of the jelly.

Make Perfume Last Longer

Put the jelly on your wrist and other pulse points of your body, and spray the perfume on those. This way your fragrance will last longer and you will smell good for a longer duration.

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