Believe it or not, the most popular and widely available products are usually the best. Vaseline is an example. You can use it in a variety of ways. Do you know all methods to make use of this substance? If not, read on and choose the best ones for you!
Vaseline to moisturize dry skin
Dry skin on the heels, chapped lips, irritated skin on the hands or other types of skin damage? If you happen to deal with such unpleasant surprises from time to time, try vaseline which has an amazing lubricating, soothing and conditioning effect. It forms a coat on the skin’s surface protecting against damage and harmful outside factors.
Uneven suntan? Vaseline’s here!
Tanning usually leaves knees and elbows darker than other body parts. This happens when you use a self-tanner too. To avoid uneven tan, apply some vaseline before the tanning products. Remember to rub it in thoroughly so skin is smooth and moisturized. Only this trick lets you prime the skin for the tanner.
Vaseline for lovely lashes
Short, dry, sparse lashes? Try vaseline to turn their appearance around. This very substance makes lashes both healthier and better looking. Vaseline moisturizes, strengthens and adds shine to lashes, as well as cares for skin on eyelids. Surprisingly, a little vaseline on your lashes makes mascara last longer.
Vaseline makes fragrance longer lasting too
Have you known that vaseline is able to extend durability of your favorite perfume and intensify the aroma? It happens because vaseline is odorless and when you apply it to some spots on the body, it lets the aroma spread. If you apply a bit vaseline behind the ears, on the wrists, inner elbows and chest, and spray perfume on these spots, you will enjoy the fragrance longer and it will be more intense.
Vaseline-based scrub
Use vaseline as a base for homemade cosmetics. It works well for a DIY scrub. Choose the amounts right for the area you want to exfoliate. How to make the scrub? Mix vaseline with sugar or other product which clears skin of dead cells. You may as well add essential oil, citrus juice or other plant ingredients. Sugar removes callused skin and smoothes out skin, vaseline replenishes lipid layer whereas other ingredients have a conditioning effect on the whole body.
Vaseline helps remove waterproof make-up
You’ve run out of your bi-phase remover and have no product to take waterproof make-up off with? Make use of vaseline. Apply a bit of the product to a cotton pad and wipe the face skin with it. Be very gentle while taking eye make-up off. Gently press the pad to the eyelids and wait until mascara and eyeshadow dissolve. Remember not to rub the skin as this might cause irritations so lashes get weaker and start falling out.
Vaseline to moisturize dry cuticles around the nails
Nobody has any doubts about vaseline and its super-moisturizing power. That’s why you should smooth vaseline over the skin around the nails to make them softer so you’ll be able to push or cut them. Additionally, the product conditions, nourishes and makes nails glossy.
Vaseline and having hair colored
If you color your hair at home, you’re likely to have problems with hair dye stains on the forehead. To avoid such fails in the future, apply some vaseline along the hairline, ears and neck. What’s more, if you apply a little product to hair ends, they’ll be secured against splitting and damage. Work tiny amounts of vaseline through hair lengths to boost shine, smooth tresses out and prevent static.
What about your ways to use vaseline? Any other ideas? 🙂
