Petroleum jelly, or Vaseline, wouldn’t seem to have a place in your make up games, but it does, or rather it can. There are so many different chemicals in most make up and cleansers your face can react to them. The dry air and the drying effects of many lipsticks can leave your lips parched and cracked. Hands not used to the colder, drier air of winter get parched and your eyelids, the most sensitive skin on your body, seem to suffer the brunt of it.
While there are plenty of lotions that can tackle the problem of dry skin, Vaseline has been a crowd favorite for years. A thin coating of pure petroleum jelly doesn’t have much in the way of added chemicals or fragrances. It adds moisture to your cracked lips and you can even smear it on your eyelids and the entire eye area to remoisturize this tired area.
Use Vaseline sparingly, of course. When using it, a thin coat is best after a very gentle exfoliation of the area you’re trying to treat. Keeping your skin clean and moist is one of the most important aspects of beauty as you age.
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