7 Ingenious Vaseline Beauty Hacks You Probably Haven’t Tried (Ingredients Included!)
When you think of Vaseline, you’re likely envisioning a basic tub of petroleum jelly that’s been sitting quietly in your bathroom cabinet. But what if I were to tell you that this unflashy product is capable of outperforming some of the most expensive creams out there? Yep Vaseline is not just a lip balm or simple moisturizer. This multitasker is a favorite of ours, and today we look at the 7 new and inventive ways you haven’t tried .
1.Promotes eyelash growth
Ingredients: Vaseline ,castor oil
How to use: Combine equal parts of the two and apply to your eye lashes with a cotton swab or a clean brush before you go to bed.
Why it works: Castor oil is believed to stimulate hair growth while Vaseline hydrates and helps prevent brittle hair. It’s no perfume counter serum, but the result? Just ask Audrey Hepburn.
2. Reduces dark circles
Ingredients Vaseline + almond oil
How to use: Lightly rub the mixture under your eyes before getting into bed.
Why it works: Almond oil is rich in Vitamin E and brightening and soothing, and you’ve got it all locked in with Vaseline. And for the look of one too many Netflix episodes, even at three? Reported. This is among the many genius uses for Vaseline.
3.Naturally evens out skin tone
Ingredients:Vaseline + Turmeric Tape an open cloth on the area it was applied on for 10-20 minutes.
How to use: Smear the mixture on your face (just kidding, don't do it your eyes unless you want yellow tears). Keep it for 10–15 minutes.
Why it works: Turmeric calms redness, and is reputed to even out blotchy skin coloring; Vaseline creates a barrier to keep moisture in. And no, you won’t win any beauty prizes during those minutes you’re small and Buddha- ish but the result is zen! Don’t go overboard with the “turmeric” portion, too a little is only added into the Vaseline.
4.Softens fine lines
Ingredients: Vaseline + vitamin E Combine a quarter sized amount of Vaseline with a few drops of vitamin E; apply it to the lips and heels after the regular foot treatment, then wear socks.
How to use: Mix the liquid from 1 vitamin E capsule with Vaseline and apply to your wrinkles. Leave overnight.
Why it works: “It is a night beauty patrol,” says Elizabeth K. Hale, M.D., dermatologist and a self-proclaimed fan of this dynamic duo, “the vitamin E is replacing and the petroleum jelly is sealing in moisture.” The result? The skin that says: “Thank you for eight hours of care.”
5.Calm sunburn
Ingredients: Vaseline + aloe vera
How to use: Put it on any area that’s burned or irritated.
Why it works: Aloe vera is cooling and healing, while Vaseline seals in moisture to prevent dehydrated skin from becoming drier. Feeling like a baked crab? This combo will leave you feeling like a fresh watermelon. This is one of the best and most clever things to do with Vaseline.
6.Mild makeup remover
Ingredients: Vaseline and baby shampoo
How to use: Shake well and mix, then apply using a cotton pad, and wash away with lukewarm water.
Why it works: Stubborn mascara, be gone. This combo is as sweet as a lullaby, but as tough as lathering with military makeup fighters. One of the pure genius ways to use Vaseline.
7.Perfect lip scrub
Ingredients: Vaseline + coffee grounds
How to use:Apply to lips using a circular motion and rinse.
Why it works: The caffeine from coffee exfoliates dead skin and the Vaseline makes your lips kissable soft as if you just used some beauty blogger level 100k followers lip treatment. The only difference? This “recipe” is cheaper than a coffee-to-go.
Vaseline is not just a “basic” product it’s a veritable workhorse of occlusive moisture that will outperform many luxury alternatives. From stimulating lash growth to even out tone and calming sunburn, these seven hacks show that the most effective hair remedies are often found in the simplest of ingredient. So sigin up and start saving!