Vaseline: anti aging?

[katrosier]

Originally Posted by chic_chica /img/forum/go_quote.gif I didn't break out from it. And from reading this entire thread.....i didnt read about anyone else breaking out from it.

havent heard of anyone else who broke out from using it.

 

[Prettynylongirl]

I have been using it for a long time now, when I run out of my hardcore hormoned cream Edna's Skincare. And it holds in all of the moisture, and I always get comments on my skin, how soft and pretty it is, and my pores are pretty small.

 

[Savvy_lover]

wouldnt that make your pores larger due to the oil in vaseline?

 

[Prettynylongirl]

You would think it would, but when I take the vaseline off, and put on my foundation, that helps a lot. And also, maybe it is genetics too, I have very small pores, and I am 37. But, I have never smoked cigarettes, I am super allergic to alcohol, when I was 17 years old I was rushed to the hospital, because I couldn't stop (gross) vomiting. Stayed off alcohol all my life, I was told then I was allergic, stayed out of the sun as much as possible. And I have always been concerened about making my skin younger looking even in my early 20's!!! Isn't that funny, when I was 17 I was thinking about keeping my face and body young looking.

 

[chic_chica]

No it doesn't make your pores larger. I don't think it has oil in it (have to check on that).

 

[katrosier]

About the pores being larger thing , I dont think it has any effect on them , as someone mentioned earlier , the molecules of vaseline are too big to actually get in your pores at all which is why it isnt absorbed but just sits on top of your skin.

 

[calico]

Originally Posted by Prettynylongirl /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have been using it for a long time now, when I run out of my hardcore hormoned cream Edna's Skincare. And it holds in all of the moisture, and I always get comments on my skin, how soft and pretty it is, and my pores are pretty small. I never heard of Edna's hormoned cream. Where do you buy it? I have to ask, are you young or middleaged as I think a lot of products make a difference based on your age and condition of your skin.
Thanks so much

 

[BeneBaby]

My best friends Mom has amazingly beautiful and smooth skin. She is in her fifties and has NO wrinkles or pores. I asked my friend what her Mom uses and she said Dove soap to cleanse and Vaseline as her moisturizer. I was floored!!

As Vaseline is petroleum jelly, and water insoluble I have never had the guts to try it. I have always been scared it would clog my pores. But it seems to work wonderfully for her.

 

[reginaalear]

I've got a Creamy petroleum jelly it says it can be applied to the face. It also has Vitamin E in it. I'm going to start trying it tonight. Should I get the regular Vaseline or would the Creamy lotion kind be ok? Also can it be applied to the eyelids? Everyone has me wanting to try this now.

 

[calico]

I looked for the small tube of petroleum jelly at several stores and couldn't find it. What is everyone using, just the regular jar of it?

 

[katrosier]

Originally Posted by calico /img/forum/go_quote.gif I looked for the small tube of petroleum jelly at several stores and couldn't find it. What is everyone using, just the regular jar of it? I use a tube but its the same formula . I think most of us like using the tube cuz its more hygenic. If you cant find a tube you can just try using a clean spoon to get it out of the jar

Originally Posted by reginaalear /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've got a Creamy petroleum jelly it says it can be applied to the face. It also has Vitamin E in it. I'm going to start trying it tonight. Should I get the regular Vaseline or would the Creamy lotion kind be ok? Also can it be applied to the eyelids? Everyone has me wanting to try this now. What brand is this? does it look like regular vaseline? My tube is kinda "creamy" as in the vaseline thats in it is easier to spread. I'm assuming thats what you mean. If thats the case then it should be ok to use around the eye area. Check the label to make sure it says pure vaseline just to be on the safe side.

 

[reginaalear]

It has other ingredients in it. It says on the front Pure petroleum jellywith Vitamin E . It actually looks like a lotion and soaks in like a moisturizer. It is some cheap name brand.

 

[katrosier]

Originally Posted by reginaalear /img/forum/go_quote.gif It has other ingredients in it. It says on the front Pure petroleum jellywith Vitamin E . It actually looks like a lotion and soaks in like a moisturizer. It is some cheap name brand. Hmm... weird . I mean the ingredients sound ok for facial/eye area use , but I've never seen lotion vaseline . I've seen lotions WITH vaseline in them but not a vaseline lotion..if that makes sense. I'd try it on my face but not around the eyes if I were you . If you dont have any adverse reactions then I'd do a tiny spot test near the eyes and see how that goes. I'm not a pro and I've been known to carry out a stupid idea or 2 so don't listen to me!

Hopefully someone can help you out

 

[misstee]

katrosier!

i`m wondering how you apply your vaseline to make your eyelashes thicker?

i use vaseline and i love it.

 

[katrosier]

I close my eyes and coat my lashes by spreading it down, then I look up and do the same thing on the underside of my lashes

 

[Kimmi201]

ya i like vaseline for my lashes too it makes them nice n soft...i usally apply mavala which is a protein treatment- to the roots- then vaseline to the lash

also, question..do u girls apply vaseline to ur face when u have pimples too? w/ a big one i would skip the spot but sometimes i get one or two little ones and i dont wanna apply it so i skip it n then im not consistant????

 

[katrosier]

Originally Posted by Kimmi201 /img/forum/go_quote.gif ya i like vaseline for my lashes too it makes them nice n soft...i usally apply mavala which is a protein treatment- to the roots- then vaseline to the lash
also, question..do u girls apply vaseline to ur face when u have pimples too? w/ a big one i would skip the spot but sometimes i get one or two little ones and i dont wanna apply it so i skip it n then im not consistant????

I rarely get breakouts , atleast not the volcano sized ones I used to get , but when I do I put vaseline over it and surprisingly it shrinks . If you read back to the beginning of the post, you'll see some girls said it helped with their acne.

 

[fififi]

Vaseline creates a barrier between the skin and builds up on the skin its also hard to wash of.

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[katrosier]

You shouldnt use so much that its hard to wash off. Most of it comes off on the pillow case while you sleep anyway. What's left I can get off with plain water and a wash cloth in the morning.

 

[misstee]

Originally Posted by Kimmi201 /img/forum/go_quote.gif ya i like vaseline for my lashes too it makes them nice n soft...i usally apply mavala which is a protein treatment- to the roots- then vaseline to the lash
also, question..do u girls apply vaseline to ur face when u have pimples too? w/ a big one i would skip the spot but sometimes i get one or two little ones and i dont wanna apply it so i skip it n then im not consistant????

i STILL coat my face with it even if i do have a pimple. i find that it makes it shrink!