Vaseline: anti aging?

[redspiralz]

Originally Posted by katrosier /img/forum/go_quote.gif It says on the Vaseline site that its 100% non comedogenic. Wouldnt that be false advertizing which is illegal? *confused* well no, i don't think so, the books says the comodegenicity depends on the level of refinement, and vaseline is supposed to be the highest level of refinement. So there not falsly advertising, but its when you buy the petroleum jelly that you have to worry....if you look at the cheaper brands they have a lower % of the petroleum jelly.

It's also the same with mineral oil, the more refined it is the less pore clogging, but it does have the potential to be very bad for your skin. I myself can't use anything with it!

 

[geebers]

I switched to the Dove exfoliating bar a few weeks back and it isnt irritating at all. It works great for my body - hardly any flakes! I also use it on my face in the shower because Im too lazy to use my usual Dove for sensitive skin beauty bar for my face since that is in my medicine cabinet! No irritations so far.

I also decided that vaseline works really great when I wear sweaters and dont want to get itchy or irritated! It really protects my skin.

 

[Kathy]

Okay....the last 2 nights I have been doing the Oil Cleansing method with half castor oil and half sweet almond oil, then putting a thin layer of petroleum jelly with vitamin e in it on my face and so far...it's working great! I'm having no irritation or break outs and my skin is really soft. I'm not seeing much else different yet, but I'll keep watching. So far though, I'm really liking it.

 

[angellove]

Originally Posted by xXxBeckyxXx /img/forum/go_quote.gif the exfoliating bar is more of a soap,something that i would use for the body, i did use it on my face once but i cant remember what the results where like. im pretty much sure that its just the normal beauty cleansing bar or the extra sensitive cleansing bar that works best for the face.


maybe changing to a different material pillow?

hmm...... maybe i`ll use the exofilating one for the body..... thanks lots!

the exfoliating bar is more of a soap,something that i would use for the body, i did use it on my face once but i cant remember what the results where like. im pretty much sure that its just the normal beauty cleansing bar or the extra sensitive cleansing bar that works best for the face.
hi, thanks for your reply... but i bought the dove exofilating bar a few days ago and don`t want it to go to waste. hm.... isn`t the ingrediants for the exofilating bar the same as the normal one? except with the exfoliating beads?? why can`t i use it on my face. i`ve tried it on my hand and the texture and after feel feels the same.. once again THANKS

 

[jessica9]

Originally Posted by justgreen444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Vaseline, along with mineral oil and all petroleum products, are not water soluble, which means they are difficult to remove. They also keep anything GOOD out , such as natural moisture. You can get the same effect with jojoba oil, which is the closet thing to our own natural sebum and oil. It also 'absorbs' into the skin and hair quickly and it only takes a couple of drops to moisturize your whole face. Vaseline is a man made plastic by product. Not natural in my opinion.
Petroleum products actually are natural and are by no means a man made plastic byproduct. Petroleum jelly is just an oil byproduct...you know...the kind from oil rigs? It is distilled and purified, and voila - vaseline! So you may not like the idea of using a byproduct of something that comes out of an oil rig, but it comes from one of our most coveted natural resources! And natural moisture comes from inside your body and skin - not from the environment. So like someone else said, vaseline works by creating a barrier, just as all moisturizers do, and keeping the good stuff in that the environment robs you of. Okay, sorry, but I thought that should be noted. I used to use vasoline on my face when I was 19 and 20 years old. I even got my boyfriend into it at the time. One night he came to my parents' house slathered in the stuff and my mom was like, "so she's got you doing this now too, huh?" I used to break out all the time back then, but vaseline never made me break out! I do think there is definately something to using vaseline. I don't think it has any anti-aging properties besides being a great barrier and a great moisturizer, but we all know that all those anti-aging creams that claim to change your life don't really do anything! might as well stick to something basic that works! This thread has reminded me of the wonders of vaseline - i think i am going to pick some up tonight to use on my eyes again. also...vaseline is like the greatest eyemake remover ever! just tissue it off! my mom taught me that! interesting thread!

 

[Leony]

Update: Sorry to say that, the vaseline not working for me, it gave me this tiny red bumps after using it for three days, I used it day and night. But, I think it'll works for dry skin though.

 

[Saloni]

Yeah talking about vasline its texture isn't smooth. And somehow the cream has never worked for me. Well maybe different types of skin need different products. but i believe in natural herbs product. which has helped in all areas of our skin. I tried Emami Gold 24 it really helped me and my wrinkles and dark circles are all gone .

 

[Kuchen]

I'm using it morning and night and I have to say that despite the fact that there are the remnants of some cystic zits on my cheekbone (from too much biotin and my satin pillowcase which always seems to have that effect) the vaseline definitley does not make spots worse. If those suckers heal properly and don't come back, I will be even more impressed with the stuff!

 

[speerrituall1]

Originally Posted by redspiralz /img/forum/go_quote.gif well no, i don't think so, the books says the comodegenicity depends on the level of refinement, and vaseline is supposed to be the highest level of refinement. So there not falsly advertising, but its when you buy the petroleum jelly that you have to worry....if you look at the cheaper brands they have a lower % of the petroleum jelly.
It's also the same with mineral oil, the more refined it is the less pore clogging, but it does have the potential to be very bad for your skin. I myself can't use anything with it!

I purchase generic 100% petroleum for a $1.00. Vaseline is the copyrighted brand name.

 

[dalo3et]

After reading this whole thread I decided to get my vaseline and try it out. This is only day one and I seen a difference this morning. My skin was like peeling. My dry dead top layer came off. Is, this suppose to happen?

I washed my face as normal this morning and then used witch hazel. I went to wear my make up and this is the first time ever that my make up went on smooth. I'm so shocked. This is a miracle in a jar. I'm so happy since my skin is so very dry especially in the winter and it's embarrassing wearing make up that looks like I took a spatula to put it on.

Saloni I have very very dark circles under my eyes. Where can I find this Emami Gold 24? I never heard of it before.

 

[Kuchen]

I'm getting best results from applying the vaseline when my face is still wet and scrubbed – I suppose that's logical enough because then the vaseline keeps the water in the skin. I used a toner briefly but gave up. I'm sticking to the Ponds cold cream, scrubbed off with hot water and a flannel and followed with vaseline.

I'm not sure about the dead skin thing - sounds like a good side effect though! The scars I have have peeled a bit, which is a nice sign that they're healing.

 

[calico]

Originally Posted by dalo3et /img/forum/go_quote.gif After reading this whole thread I decided to get my vaseline and try it out. This is only day one and I seen a difference this morning. My skin was like peeling. My dry dead top layer came off. Is, this suppose to happen?
I washed my face as normal this morning and then used witch hazel. I went to wear my make up and this is the first time ever that my make up went on smooth. I'm so shocked. This is a miracle in a jar. I'm so happy since my skin is so very dry especially in the winter and it's embarrassing wearing make up that looks like I took a spatula to put it on.

Saloni I have very very dark circles under my eyes. Where can I find this Emami Gold 24? I never heard of it before.

If you have very dry skin doesn't the witch hazel make it more dry? Or are you using the real witch hazel hydrosol type that has no alcohol?

 

[Teresamachado]

Well I have to say that this Vaseline business really works.

My face started breaking out last week. It was more like a rash. I believe it was because of the weather, transitioning from really hot to cold weather, my skin didn't handle it very well. I used Veseline before I went to bed and I only did it for two nights and OMG it fixed my problem right away.

Thank you ladies!

 

[sarahlynn]

hi everybody...i just spent 45 minutes reading thru this entire thread, and, this being my first visit to this site, i had to join because this is so interesting.

question: does this regiment seem to reduce pre-existing wrinkles in any way? i'm 26, and unfortunately, i am already noticing wrinkles (and am freaking out). i've been using dove forever as a body cleanser, so tonight i washed my face with it, and have the vaseline on now

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i'm just worried it's too late for the wrinkles i already have! any words of hope or advice?

 

[LVA]

Originally Posted by sarahlynn /img/forum/go_quote.gif hi everybody...i just spent 45 minutes reading thru this entire thread, and, this being my first visit to this site, i had to join because this is so interesting.
question: does this regiment seem to reduce pre-existing wrinkles in any way? i'm 26, and unfortunately, i am already noticing wrinkles (and am freaking out). i've been using dove forever as a body cleanser, so tonight i washed my face with it, and have the vaseline on now

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i'm just worried it's too late for the wrinkles i already have! any words of hope or advice?

I don't realli have wrinkles so i can't say if it works for wrinkles or not but i just wanted to say ..... welcome to MuT!.
As far as fine lines on your face : microdermabrasion and glycolic peels should help

 

[alice_alice]

Originally Posted by sarahlynn /img/forum/go_quote.gif hi everybody...i just spent 45 minutes reading thru this entire thread, and, this being my first visit to this site, i had to join because this is so interesting.
question: does this regiment seem to reduce pre-existing wrinkles in any way? i'm 26, and unfortunately, i am already noticing wrinkles (and am freaking out). i've been using dove forever as a body cleanser, so tonight i washed my face with it, and have the vaseline on now

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i'm just worried it's too late for the wrinkles i already have! any words of hope or advice?

hi Sarahlynn. no vaseline wont get rid of existing wrinkles but at age of 26 im guessing you dont really have that many anyways. vaseline will just keep ur skin moisturised and protected. im 24 and resently i noticed fine line around my eyes.

. what has really helped with those is just pure grepeseed oil. so i would recomed u use vaseline for moisurization and grapeseed oil for lines.hope this helps

 

[LVA]

Originally Posted by alice_alice /img/forum/go_quote.gif hi Sarahlynn. no vaseline wont get rid of existing wrinkles but at age of 26 im guessing you dont really have that many anyways. vaseline will just keep ur skin moisturised and protected. im 24 and resently i noticed fine line around my eyes.

. what has really helped with those is just pure grepeseed oil. so i would recomed u use vaseline for moisurization and grapeseed oil for lines.hope this helps

I've never thought of grapeseed oil .. i hate the lines around my eyes and i'm still so young. thx . I'll pick up some grapeseed oil next time i'm @ the grocery store.
now my b/f realli gonna think i'm weird cuz i have 1 bottle of olive oil in the kitchen and one in the bathroom. And Apple Cider Vinegar ... next thing u know ... "our" bathroom is going to become " my " kitchen ..lol

 

[alice_alice]

Originally Posted by LVA /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've never thought of grapeseed oil .. i hate the lines around my eyes and i'm still so young. thx . I'll pick up some grapeseed oil next time i'm @ the grocery store.
now my b/f realli gonna think i'm weird cuz i have 1 bottle of olive oil in the kitchen and one in the bathroom. And Apple Cider Vinegar ... next thing u know ... "our" bathroom is going to become " my " kitchen ..lol

i too have 2 "kitchens"Yeah grapeseed oil i awesome.

 

[speerrituall1]

Originally Posted by redspiralz /img/forum/go_quote.gif As you know I am a licensed Esthetician, so I got out my books and did a little research for you guys!From Milady’s Skin Care & Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, Second Edition: (2001)

Petrolatum (petroleum jelly, Vaseline) - softens and smoothes the skin. It forms a film on the skin’s surface, preventing moisture loss due to evaporation and protecting against irritation. Its disadvantages lie in the difficulty of effectively and properly removing it from the skin. Studies conducted in 1992 indicate that petrolatum accelerates the recovery of skin surface lipids. It was also indicated that petrolatum neither forms nor acts as an impermeable membrane. Rather it permeates throughout the corneum layer, allowing normal barrier recovery despite its occlusive properties. Petrolatum imparts a greasier feeling than other emollients and also has the potential for clogging pores and causing comedogenicity. It is a purified mixture of semisolid hydrocarbons from petroleum. Although it can cause skin rashes, petrolatum is nontoxic to the skin when properly purified and of high grade.

Stearic Acid:

An emulsifier and thickening agent found in many vegetable fats. Steraic acid is the main ingredient in making bar soaps and lubricants, it occurs naturally in butter acids, tallow, cascarilla bark, and other animal fats and oils, Stearic acid may cause allergic reactions in people with somewhat sensitive skin and is considered somewhat comedogenic.

I've found written info on 100% petroleum jelly /Vaseline@ to be quite conflicting. Therefore, i'm gonna have to go with what I've seen over the years. This is an age old secret in my family and no one has ever had a problem. I've tried it for several weeks and I'm quite happy!

 

[Kathy]

Originally Posted by sarahlynn /img/forum/go_quote.gif hi everybody...i just spent 45 minutes reading thru this entire thread, and, this being my first visit to this site, i had to join because this is so interesting.
question: does this regiment seem to reduce pre-existing wrinkles in any way? i'm 26, and unfortunately, i am already noticing wrinkles (and am freaking out). i've been using dove forever as a body cleanser, so tonight i washed my face with it, and have the vaseline on now

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i'm just worried it's too late for the wrinkles i already have! any words of hope or advice?

Hi and welcome to mut! As for fine lines, I am 41 and have been using the vaseline for about a week. My wrinkles are still there, but you being only 26 your skin should have alot more collagen and elasitcity left. So, if you just start and continue a good skin care regimen you should be able to, at the very least, maintain your skin as it is now. So far, it's making my skin very soft, but not really reducing wrinkles. Even if it never does, after 4-6 weeks or whatever, I am liking the softness of my skin.