| Product: |
Vaseline Pure Petroleum Jelly |
| Date: |
05/01/03 (23606 review reads) |
| Rating: |
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Advantages: Cheap, multiple uses
Disadvantages: Can't use wioth condoms, very slimy
I've just got over a stinking cold with a very snotty nose. The only thing that kept me going, apart from tissues, was my trusty pot of Vaseline which I plastered all over my nose and upper lip to stop me looking like Rudolph. I am so grateful for this wonderful stuff, that it inspired me to write this opinion.
** What is it? **
Vaseline is actually a trade name for petroleum jelly, which is a by product of drilling for oil and was apparently discovered to be useful on wounds at an oil rig in Titusville, Pennsylvania, USA way back in 1859. Scientist Robert Chesebrough worked out how to extract the strange white jelly like stuff and named it Vaseline. He went on to be a very rich man.
** What does it look like and where can I get it from? **
Well the Vaseline itself is a creamy white colour, which has a sticky, greasy consistency. It is water repellent, which gives us a clue to many of its uses. It has quite a unique smell, very vaguely oily, but it is not particularly unpleasant. If you are buying the branded goods, the various sized pots will usually be blue and white, but many other companies sell the stuff, just calling it petroleum jelly. One of the most popular sized Vaselines at the moment is the small round metal tin containing 20g, about 2 inches in diameter, which can be purchased for around £0.99. This tin calls itself pocket sized, which is perfectly true and also says it is ?lip therapy?. You can buy Vaseline in lots more sizes in the shops and often the larger sizes are in plastic tubs rather than metal ones. You can get a 100g jar from Tescos for a mere £1.29. I actually have an old plastic jar of Superdrug petroleum jelly, which I estimate I have had for about 12 years. It cost me £0.79 for 250g, and I still have about half of it left ? what a bargain!
** What does it do? **
Obviously this is the most important section of the opinion. I have used it or heard of it used for quite a few things and I will list t
hese first. After that I have added some other uses I found whilst researching this opinion from http://www.wackyuses.com/jelly.html, but I obviously cannot vouch for these ones.
+ Chapped lips/lip gloss
The most obvious use I suppose, seeing as it advertises it on the tin. Not only is Vaseline good for chapped lips but it also acts as a cheap lip gloss ? why pay more? Leave a layer on overnight for lovely soft lips in the morning. It also protects the lips from wind burn.
+ Dry and chapped skin
As I have mentioned previously, I am currently using it for my scabby nose and lip from constant blowing. The problem with this is that it doesn?t look very good, particularly at important meetings at work. Never mind, its either that or look like Michael Jackson! It can also be used as a general moisturiser all over the body. Apply a thin layer at night and wake to wonderful soft skin and a sticky bed.
+ Nappy rash
It can be used to help prevent nappy rash in babies.
+ Cuts and burns
It can soothe and help minor cuts and burns to heal.
+ Lubricant
It can be used as a lubricant for certain sexual acts.
+ Scuba diving
Vaseline is often used by people with moustaches to prevent their masks form leaking when scuba diving.
+ Eyelash dying
Whenever I have my eyelashes dyed, the beautician uses Vaseline to stop the dye running below my eyes. It works a treat and is easily removed once finished.
+ Eyebrows/hair
Use a VERY small amount to tame wayward eyebrows or hair. Too much and you will look like a grease ball.
+ Makeup remover
It can also be used as an efficient and cheap makeup remover. Vaseline petroleum jelly takes off mascara, eye-liner, lipstick, rouge, and powders.
+ Leather
Rub it on leather goods to stop them cracking. It provides it with nutrients and a waterproof coating.
+ Lure trout
Coat small pieces of sponge with Vaseline
petroleum jelly to simulate fish egg bait.
+ Prevent car battery corrosion
Smear Vaseline petroleum jelly on clean car battery terminals.
+ Repair stains, rings, and minor scratches in wood furniture
Cover each scratch with a liberal coat of Vaseline petroleum jelly, let sit for 24 hours, rub into wood, wipe away excess, and polish as usual.
+ Remove chewing gum from hair
Apply Vaseline petroleum jelly and work into the hair until the gum slides off.
+ Lubricate roller skate and skateboard wheels
Smear Vaseline petroleum jelly around the cylinders on the wheels so they roll faster.
+ Remove a ring stuck on a finger
Coat finger with Vaseline petroleum jelly and slide the ring off.
+ Prevent rust on outdoor machinery
Apply a generous coat of Vaseline petroleum jelly.
+ Avoid splattered paint on windows, metal work, and floors
Before painting a room, dip a cotton bud in Vaseline petroleum jelly and run it around the edges of the glass; coat door hinges, doorknobs, lock latches; and spread a thin coat of Vaseline petroleum jelly along a linoleum or tile floor (obviously not carpet) where it meets the wall. Paint smears will wipe off with a cloth.
+ Prevent the cap from sticking shut on nail polish bottles
Put a thin coat of Vaseline petroleum jelly around the rim of the bottle.
+ Keep shower curtains sliding easily
Apply a thin coat of Vaseline petroleum jelly to the curtain rod.
+ Prevent outdoor light bulbs from sticking in fixtures
To make removal easy, rub a thin coat of Vaseline petroleum jelly on the threads before inserting the bulbs.
+ Remove lipstick stains from linen napkins
Apply Vaseline petroleum jelly before washing.
+ Prevent hair-coloring from dying your skin
Rub Vaseline petroleum jelly along hairline before colouring your hair.
+ Stop refrigerator racks from sticking
Coat the edges
of the racks with Vaseline petroleum jelly so the racks glide easily.
+ Discourage candle wax from sticking to candle holders
Coat the insides of candle holders with Vaseline petroleum jelly so wax slides out.
+ Keep shampoo from getting in a baby's eyes
Rub a line of Vaseline petroleum jelly above the eyebrows so shampoo runs off to the side.
+ Other
See the comments on this opinion for lots more uses by Ciao members.
** Warning **
I came across two warnings on the internet regarding Vaseline. Do not use it with condoms as it reacts with the latex or rubber and degenerates. Instead use KY Jelly with condoms. Also, there was a slight increase of yeast infections in babies who had Vaseline used on them to prevent nappy rash.
** Manufacturer **
It is made by Elida Faberge, 3 St. James Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2BA. They have a freephone numner of 0800 591720. My little pocket sized tin was actually made in Norway. In the USA Vaseline still comes under the original inventor?s name as it is trademarked to Chesebrough-Ponds.
** Summary **
This is a must have in any household. If you know of anyone who doesn?t have a jar, give them one for Christmas ? you never know when it will be useful. It is such a bargain price and has so many uses, I think it deserves the title of a wonder product. Apparently Mr Chesebrough used to eat Vaseline and he lived to the ripe old age of 96. I?m not sure I take this as a recommendation though. Just off to smear some more on my very red nose.
** Joke **
Finally, I thought I?d finish a bit of a dull opinion with a Vaseline joke taken from http://www.goofyfun.com/1/vaseline.htm
Woman answers the door to a market researcher. "Good morning madam, I'm doing some research for Vaseline. Do you use it at all in your household?"
"Oh yes, all the time. It's very good for cuts, grazes and burns."
"Do y
ou use it for anything else?"
"Ahem.. err.. well.. during.. ahem.. sex."
?Well madam, I am astonished with your honesty. Out of all the people who have completed our research questionnaire, you are first to admit using it for sex. Would you mind explaining for me, how you use it during sex??
"Oh, why of course. It is quite simple really, the first thing we do is lock the door. Then we just smear it all over the bedroom doorknob, this way the kids can't get in."
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