Vaseline is a mixture of mineral oils and waxes invented in 1859 that is very popular for its protective and moisturizing properties. We can use it both to treat dry lips and chapped hands, although it is used for much more. Do you want to know what you can do with that bottle of Vaseline that you have forgotten at home?
Click to discover the most surprising uses of Vaseline!
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protect your lips
Vaseline is the most used product to take care of chapped lips, due to its enormous moisturizing properties. You can use it every day!
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Makes the perfume last longer
Put a little Vaseline on your wrist before applying perfume. It will last much longer!
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Pintaúñas
Nail polish cap stuck? Don’t worry, you just have to apply a little Vaseline.
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skin moisturizer
Vaseline also works great as an anti-aging cream due to its great moisturizing properties.
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damaged tips
Vaseline helps take care of the ends of your hair. In addition, you can use it to give uniformity to your hairstyle.
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Protect your dog’s paws
Vaseline can also help keep your pet safe and hydrated. Dab a little on the paw pads!
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removes scratches
Has your wooden table been scratched? Nothing happens! Apply some Vaseline and leave it on for a few hours. Then remove it with a cloth.
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Reduces diaper rash
Vaseline will protect your baby’s skin and serve as a protective barrier once morest wetness from the diaper.
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Dry and cracked feet
Apply a little Vaseline before going to sleep, put on your socks and marvel at the results the next day.
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removing makeup
Why buy expensive products to remove your makeup if you can do it with a little cotton and Vaseline?
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prevents chafing
Professional runners apply Vaseline to their ankles (and other susceptible areas) to prevent chafing during the race.
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Manicure
Apply a little Vaseline to your cuticles to prevent nail polish from getting on them.
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pumpkin lamp
If you usually create these types of lamps on Halloween, you will love this trick: apply a little Vaseline inside to make the pumpkin last longer.
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fly traps
Make your own fly trap by melting some Vaseline on a plate or jar lid.
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Razor blades last longer
If you apply a little petroleum jelly on the blades when they are dry, you will make them last longer.
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Zipper
If the zipper does not move you can apply a little Vaseline to it. Ready!
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personalized lip balm
You can create your own (flavored) lip balm using Vaseline. Unleash your imagination!
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Tabs
If you put a little Vaseline on your eyelashes at night, you will make them stay intact for longer.
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Get rid of blackheads
All you have to do is put Vaseline on the infected area and cover it with clear (plastic) kitchen paper. Then go to sleep and remove the patch in the morning. It is done!
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Reduce fever
Put some petroleum jelly in the freezer for five minutes, and then apply it to the forehead of the person with a fever.
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shower curtains
If you apply a little petroleum jelly on the shower curtain rod, you will make it move more smoothly.
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Protection when you paint the room
When we paint a room we usually cover the lamps, switches and other objects that we cannot remove. However, they always end up a little full of paint. What to do then? All you have to do is add a little Vaseline!
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make your leather shine
Vaseline also works great on leather. Use it on your shoes and bags!
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makeup stains
They can become very resistant, although if you apply Vaseline you will be able to remove them more easily.
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Remove chewing gum residue
Apply Vaseline to the gum and let it sit for a while. Now you can remove the gum in an easier way!
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Light bulbs
Apply a little Vaseline to the thread to make it easier for you to remove the bulb later.
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sliding windows
Put some Vaseline on the rails to make it easier for you to open and close the windows.
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Light up your face in photos
Yes, you can use Vaseline instead of your regular highlighter makeup.
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creaking doors
Vaseline can help you avoid those annoying noises. Put some on the hinges!
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Remove wax from candles
You can apply a little Vaseline to the melted wax to make it easier to remove.
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