Vaseline: anti aging?

[katrosier]

KEep us posted geebers!

 

[calico]

Originally Posted by geebers /img/forum/go_quote.gif I now upped it to using it underneath my aveeno daily moisturizing lotion during the day too - It's kept my skin perfectly soft the entire day. After my vaseline is finished Im going to start using vitamin A&D ointment and see how that works out.

Wouldn't it be better to put it over the aveeno daily moisturizing lotion? As vaseline doesn't penetrate the skin really, it is a barrier to moisture loss. So putting a moisturizer over it is defeating the purpose of the moisturizer as it can't get to your skin. Just an idea.

 

[Anastasia91390]

Originally Posted by calico /img/forum/go_quote.gif Are you using Dial bar soap? Commercially made bar soaps really strip the face of oil, so much so that the face overproduces to compensate. Antibacterial soaps are even worse. Not good for the face at all. Perhaps that is why you are breaking out. I have acen prone skin also and used to think I had to get it so dry to stop breakouts. That was exactly the wrong approach, it just encouraged more oil production and more breakouts. If you want to try a soap, a quality Aftican Black soap can work great for occational use. I also stay away from anything that has SLS in it. Well, I was, but I ran out so I switched to this body wash with an exfoliant. I have some Noxema face wash but it feels like it made me break out more. :[ Do you think Pro Activ face wash would be ok? I was going to buy some today.

 

[kristiex0]

i have a question.. does this work for oily skin as well?

 

[claire20a]

Wow folks, I have just spent about half an hour reading this entire thread, and I'm definately curious! I now want to go and buy some vaseline in a tube and try it out soon!

Will let you all know how it goes. I've got oily skin with almost constant pimples on my chin. I'm at my wits end, and don't see how it can get any worse. Willing to give anything a try.

Glowing skin sounds heavenly!

 

[katrosier]

Originally Posted by kristiex0 /img/forum/go_quote.gif i have a question.. does this work for oily skin as well? The girls on here with oily skin saw an improvement.

 

[calico]

Originally Posted by Anastasia91390 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, I was, but I ran out so I switched to this body wash with an exfoliant. I have some Noxema face wash but it feels like it made me break out more. :[ Do you think Pro Activ face wash would be ok? I was going to buy some today. I have never used Pro Activ and won't spend the money for it. I wouldnt use a body wash on my face, oily or not. You are oily, right, with acne prone skin? I use several differernt facial washes. The African homemade black soap, and oil cleanser, a homemade goatmilk soap and I use squalane serum around my eyes. I've tried lots of stuff, but never the Pro Activ. I also sometimes put jojoba oil lightly on my skin with a little lavendar oil in it.

 

[geebers]

Originally Posted by calico /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wouldn't it be better to put it over the aveeno daily moisturizing lotion? As vaseline doesn't penetrate the skin really, it is a barrier to moisture loss. So putting a moisturizer over it is defeating the purpose of the moisturizer as it can't get to your skin. Just an idea. Good point. I switched to do that instead. Will update with my results!! So far so good.

 

[katrosier]

Wouldnt it be even better to just use it plain? You can use aveeno as your daytime moisturizer? That's what I do. I use Vaseline at night and regular moisturizer during the day even though I can honestly say my skin doesnt need it in the morning after the vaseline.

 

[angellove]

ok.... woa... ok... let me calm down a little!!! i`m been using vaseline for about one week now and my skin is just AMAZING!! my face is so smoothven toned, isn`t as oily as it use to be, makeup stays on longer, etcetc.! it`s like a miracle product!!! bonus: my eyelashes grew thicker and longer! i`m like raving about it 24/7.. OMG! all i can say is IT`S TRUE IT`S TRUE!!!!! lol..haha..

it`s just heaven!!!!! oh.. there seems to be a decrease in my pimple populatioon too

yayyay!!!

i can proudly declare that i`ve reached my dream skin!!!

thanks everyone!! i`m so so so happy!!!

love love love vaseline!

 

[redspiralz]

Question, what does everyone mean by even toned? And my other question is this helping to reduce any facial redness?

I really want to try this becuase it seems so simple and economical and everyone here is raving about it, but I am so stuck on ingredients! Like I need to have ingredients, antioxidants, sunscreens vitamins, etc, or I just can't feel good about the product..you know..... IS there an alternative to vaseline that contains stuff, has anyone tried the a&d ointment or any other simple things that have ingredients and vasoline?

 

[cmeck526]

ditto

 

[Kathy]

Originally Posted by redspiralz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Question, what does everyone mean by even toned? And my other question is this helping to reduce any facial redness?
I really want to try this becuase it seems so simple and economical and everyone here is raving about it, but I am so stuck on ingredients! Like I need to have ingredients, antioxidants, sunscreens vitamins, etc, or I just can't feel good about the product..you know..... IS there an alternative to vaseline that contains stuff, has anyone tried the a&d ointment or any other simple things that have ingredients and vasoline?

Yes...if you read through the thread there are a couple people that use A&D ointment instead of Vaseline. If you try it, you won't be out that much money and the worst you can decide is that it's not working for you. The best is that it's wonderful and you love it.

 

[xXxBeckyxXx]

What is vaseline doing for everyones skin, is it just acting as a good moisturiser? iv read a few people say it helps with makeup lasting longer aswell but does it help with spots too?

I recently used bio oil on my face and its given me a nasty breakout, so iv switched back to my EVOO and my skins getting better, but i might mix it with vaseline if it helps improve spots aswell.

 

[katrosier]

Originally Posted by redspiralz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Question, what does everyone mean by even toned? And my other question is this helping to reduce any facial redness? For me its less red and the old acne scars have faded .

 

[Curiosity]

I used Vaseline everyday while I was young, my skin was smooth and soft. However, it is known that petroleum clogs the pores, which may distress acne prone skin. My Nan, is 77 and she too, used Vaseline her whole life and her skin is beautiful and radiant. HTH

 

[speerrituall1]

A & D Ointment contains petrolatum--generic vaseline and light mineral oil.

Read here for a list of ingredients:

Buy A+D Original Ointment, Diaper Rash and All-Purpose Skincare Formula Online at drugstore.com.

I'm starting to feel a bit contrived about the negative Vaseline/petrolatum information that I've been told for many years. My relatives used it without any problems. Hmmm....here's a well known skeptics opinion:

Mineral Oil

I've been applying a thin coating of blended CVS pure aloe gel and $$ store pure petroleum jelly for 2 weeks and I'm luvin it! I have combo/oily skin, which now seems to be normalized. I'm starting to wonder if this treatment, like the usage of minerals, has been kept silent or bad mouthed by the industry because of the low cost.

And I was afraid, Hmph.

 

[redspiralz]

Originally Posted by kaville /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes...if you read through the thread there are a couple people that use A&D ointment instead of Vaseline. If you try it, you won't be out that much money and the worst you can decide is that it's not working for you. The best is that it's wonderful and you love it.

Noone really commented on if their skin reacts the same to the ointment as the vaseline.....Last night I did go out and buy petroleum jelly with aloe vera and vit e from walmart, it also contains fragrance so i'm hoping that the fragrance doesn't change the effects, I also but a dove beauty bar and I loved the way my face felt after I used that! I also saw this oil in walgreens called MiraCell, has anyone hear of that? It is jojoba sunflower and a few other oils, they have a website and supposedly it really anti aging and natural. So today I will officially begin the vaseline challenge. ( fingers are crossed)

 

[katrosier]

Good luck redspiralz I hope it works for you too!

 

[StrangerNMist]

Originally Posted by katrosier /img/forum/go_quote.gif My cousin who is 16 and her mom use vaseline on their faces every night. They have been doing this for years and they both have great skin. Now my question is .. if you're a teen or even older and you smother your face in vaseline every night ..wouldn't you break out in zits? Also her mom ( my aunt) is 40 something and doesnt have a single wrinkle , at first I thought she was just lucky but her sisters who are younger have wrinkles . Are my cousin and aunt just lucky? or is Vaseline a solution for all skin problems? You know, lots of people are afraid of Vaseline. Quite frankly, I've been using it FOREVER, and it works wonders for me! My cheeks get extremely dry in the winter, and nothing else works - nothing. This stuff gets me nice, and smooth again. I also use it to moisturize and exfoliate my lips, and my lips have stayed petal smooth! I've even used it as lip balm in general, and I also use it to make lipgloss as well.

I also have EXTREMELY dry elbows, and the soles of my feet are also very dry, I use Vaseline there, and then everything is baby soft, and smooth.

People think this stuff is so bad, and that it'll do terrible things to your skin, but it doesn't! It's just the opposite. It's saved my skin many, many times.