BEAUTY BENEFITS OF VASELINE
There are only so many items a beauty cabinet can host – mine proved quite the contrary…Not more than a week ago, while frenetically searching for my Estee Lauder Sumptous mascara (no sign of it in my beauty pouch) I open the beauty cabinet (aka. Pandora’s Box) in the dressing room – the place where dozens of unwanted lipsticks, birthday gift beauty sets, five or six different powders, blushes, perfumes and unused body lotions peacefully coexist, hoping to someday find their way to my tiny makeup table, where I usually keep my daily essentials. “Must clean this place up” – knowing I’ll eventually get bored, regretting this sudden act of courage, I check out each product, sorting them by categories. In the “to give” pile I spot a big plastic jar of Vaseline. “This would be great for my lashes; at least till I find out what happened to that mascara”. I move it in the “to keep” pile.
Eventually, using Vaseline instead of mascara proved to do some good to my lashes – they turned out long and shiny, without any of the unnatural feel some of the mascaras can provide. Hoping there are more beauty uses to Vaseline to take advantage of, I did a bit of online research – apparently the greasy cream we all have in our houses is some hidden gem of the beauty industry. Here are the main uses:
1.USE IT AS A… MASCARA
As aforementioned, Vaseline proved to be a great substitute for mascara, providing extra-length and natural shine to my lashes. To make things easier, use a clean mascara wand to apply.
2.USE IT AGAINST THE…NAIL POLISH STICKY CAPS
The moment I discover my nail polish cap is stacked to the bottle – among the most annoying things I have to deal on a weekly basis. Apparently, dabbing the nail polish bottle with a small amount of Vaseline prevents the cap from sticking ever again.
3.USE IT AS A…LIP BALM
Applying a bit of Vaseline on the lips every night before bed – the remedy against cracked lips, even in winter
4.USE IT AS A…FRAGRANCE BASE
If you want to make the fragrance last longer – who doesn’t? – apply a bit of Vaseline on the pulse points, before spraying perfume.
5.USE IT AGAINST…THE HAIR DYE STAINS
Though I don’t use hair dye, I can only imagine how annoying it can be dealing with the dye stains left on your forehead. Using a bit of Vaseline before starting the dying process will keep you away from some extra work.
6. USE IT AS A…CUTTICLE TREATMENT
Proved to be beneficial in moisturizing and restoring the softness of the hands and cuticles, Vaseline is a great way to keep your mani in shape, even weeks after the last visit to the salon. Use it every night before bed, for best results.
7.USE IT AS A…HIGHLIGHTER
Misplaced your blush or simply looking for a natural replacer? Apply some Vaseline on your cheeks to get that “professional-looking” contour effect we’re all craving for – healthy glow included.
8.USE IT AGAINST…WRINKLES
The one word I fear most of…although still in my twenties, I always tell myself there’s never too early to try preventing them – in a natural way, of course. Massaging the under-eyes area with a bit of Vaseline will help maintain our youth, providing extra shine on the way. Repeat every night, before bed.
9.USE IT AGAINST…BLACKHEADS
Apparently, Vaseline masks help reducing and preventing blackheads – mix some Vaseline with 1/2tsp. of cinnamon, apply on the affected area and rinse after 15 minutes.
10.USE IT AS A…BODY LOTION
I’m sure you already knew that…apply Vaseline before your usual body lotion – it will help the lotion stay longer, keeping the skin moisturized and glowing.
