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how many uses of vaseline can you think of??? (plz keep them as clean as pos)!!! what are they?????

2007-02-07 06:39:12 · 21 answers · asked by lalala 4 in Beauty & Style Other - Beauty & Style

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Can only think of a few uses here they are:
- Moisturising the lips/skin (they use it in london marathon to moisturise skin and to stop it rubbing)
- For use on shaping eyebrows when plucking them
- For oiling up windows car parts, and bike parts sometimes when theres nothing else about
- To stop ur nose from getting too sore when having a cold from blowing it too much
Other suggested uses i found included :
- to prevent nappy rash
- to help soothe cuts/burns
I am going to paste the rest:

+ 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.

2007-02-07 19:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

1. eye makeup remover (generic petroleum jelly works as well) . It's cheap & doesn't sting the eyes.

2. dry, scaly, chapped lips - slick on a lot of Vaseline on your lips, then using a fresh toothbrush (not the one you use every day), massage your lips. Then wipe off excess on tissue revealing lips so soft & chap-free!

3. moisturizing knees, elbows, feet, hands, etc

4. Before you go to bed, put Vaseline on your hands then put on a pair of cotton gloves. Hands will be incredibly soft by morning. Or put Vaseline on your feet and put on a pair of socks.

5. Mascara tip: Does your wand ever get clumpy and hard to apply mascara with? Just take a little Vaseline and coat the wand and wipe off the extra mascara that is clumped on there and hard. Water won't work and using soap may irritate your eyes. The vaseline should remove all extra and won't irritate your eyes.

hope this helps!

2007-02-07 14:42:41 · answer #2 · answered by odella 2 · 7 0

Best shoe polisher in the world, just wipe a little on with your fingers and wipe off with a dry cloth. Protects against water too. Lip gloss (add a little almond oil to it for a little flavor), cuticle cream, makeup remover. When you have a cold, a bad one and you're constantly blowing your nose, put a little vaseline in the corners before you go to sleep at night and you won't be all red like rudolph. Great for cracked heels and elbows.

2007-02-07 14:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by deevil 2 · 1 0

I put vaseline on my hands 3 times a week at night and wear gloves the while I sleep the next morning my hands are super soft...I do this during the winter cuz my hands crack soo much from the cold. I do the same with my feet.

2007-02-07 14:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

1. As a body moisturiser
2. Balm for nappy rash
3. For the lips
4. Apply to feet and wear socks before going to bed. Feet will be soft in the morning.
5. Offers relief for small cuts and minor burns

2007-02-08 01:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by Laralyn 2 · 1 0

Lips, elbowsm knees, heels, put a small smear on blk shoes and buff it in with a dry towel so they'll look newer, use it to remove ur eyeshadow, put a tiny smear on ur teeth so they shine, rub some into the ends of your hair before you go in the pool.

2007-02-07 15:46:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

As a barrier cream
As a lubricate eg
Rubber seals on car doors
Axles on push chairs ,
Push bikes
Door Hinges
and the obvious uses
,

2007-02-07 15:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 0 1

In our house, it is mostly used for chapped lips,
and for owies that get itchy.
When soles of feet get crusty, slather it on, put on socks for the night, wash and pumice next day.
I have psoriasis, so use it occasionally all over - but most times just on my knuckles, as I tend to wash my hands all day.
Best use --- to clear up and prevent hairballs in cats.

2007-02-07 14:43:35 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 2 0

Make-up remover, Chapstick, Skin moisturizer, Diaper rash cream....& The list goes on there are so many things it can be used for!

2007-02-07 14:43:08 · answer #9 · answered by She is Beautiful! 6 · 3 0

For diaper changing

2007-02-07 15:15:48 · answer #10 · answered by dragonfly 2 · 0 0

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