Vaseline: anti aging?

[softcow]

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i hear what you're saying, but i think the whole "natural" thing has become somewhat of a misnomer. petroleum products obviouly come from petroleum, which is esstentially fossilized organic material. so what makes something natural vs. not natural? if you are speaking of processing a product, i don't necessarily think that makes it "unnatural." personally, the whole natural this, natural that think irks me because unless you are tearing open an aloe leaf and smearing it on your face, i can't think of many other organic products that don't go through processing. olive oil is considered "natural"...but there is a process from olive to oil. same thing with almond oil, or any oil. the process it goes through can be quite complicated and involve preseratives, etc. I hate seeing certain skincare lines that claim to be "natural" that are anything but. also...there are many great skincare formulations - superior skincare formulations - out there that are synthetic or involve processing to get it to that point. people love the idea of using something natural, but everyone seems to be quite confused about what is natural and what is not. fossil fuel is just as natural as using corn oil. the effects upon the environment are different, and the same can be true of so called natural skincare products. many are extremely irritating to the skin. sorry...it's just that petroleum jelly is more so-called "natural" than many things if you think about it from a chemical standpoint. Sorry, I should clarify what I meant by "non-natural." I am not one of those hippies who thinks that if it's not straight off the tree then you shouldn't use it. I actually agree with you on the point that processing these chemicals (i.e. refining them) makes them a lot better for you to use.
By non-natural, I meant most commercial products (as opposed to stuff like generic jojoba oil.) I would say 99% of them contain paraben as a preservative. Some of them do have warnings that you shouldn't use them on broken skin but I know a lot of us just ignore those labels when we're having a breakout or whatever and slather it on anyway. I know I used to, which is why I have this problem now and can only use mineral foundations.

 

[Loreal]

Originally Posted by kaville /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't see why you couldn't put your derm's stuff underneath the vaseline. The vaseline will help seal it in. Thanks! So would I just put the derm stuff on first and let it absorb for a little bit and then put a tiny layer of Vaseline on over it and go to bed?? And so if I already have acne now, will it actually help that, or will it just not hurt it?? Sorry all the questions...

Thanks for all your help.

 

[speerrituall1]

Been using generic petroleum jelly for several months now without any problems. The major pluses have been smooth, soft skin and longer lashes. The lash thing scared me at first. I kept thinking something was in my eye, actually I was looking through my lashes.

 

[Lindsey2]

I started using Vaseline on my face almost every night when I was 20 years old. I'm now 43. Last week, I joined my local YMCA. The girl who signed me up appeared to be around 25. She asked me if I was 29 years old yet since up through age 28 you get a young adult discount. This is the third time in the past couple of months that I've been told by strangers that I look much younger than I really am. I think a lot of the reason I look younger is faithfully using Vaseline all these years.

 

[jessica9]

Originally Posted by Lindsey2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I started using Vaseline on my face almost every night when I was 20 years old. I'm now 43. Last week, I joined my local YMCA. The girl who signed me up appeared to be around 25. She asked me if I was 29 years old yet since up through age 28 you get a young adult discount. This is the third time in the past couple of months that I've been told by strangers that I look much younger than I really am. I think a lot of the reason I look younger is faithfully using Vaseline all these years. oh my God Lindsay! That is so awesome...that must feel GREAT! it's not like how my mom still gets carded for alcohol at the liquor store and is all excited at nearly 50! i mean...she looks great but she doesn't look 20! you must actually really look really young for your age! do you do anything else besides vaseline? do you eat a certain way or have a certain lifestyle or cheery outlook on life? if it were all vaseline, haha..i would love that! but you must have amazing genes or be doing other things right too. just want to know...cos i try to do what i can. have you used vaseline consistantly all this time? thanks in advance!

 

[Loreal]

Lol this thread has been going on forever, but I have finally decided to join in the Vaseline fad!! Yay! I used it last night, and actually, I couldn't really tell a huge difference this morning... sadness.

But since it's the summer and I will just be hanging out for a few months, I decided now would be the best time to try it. I will update as soon as something happens!

 

[Lindsey2]

Hey Jessica. Yes, I've been very consistent about using Vaseline since I was 20. Other than using Vaseline, I'm very careful about staying out of the sun or I use A LOT of sunscreen when I'm outside. I started using Retin-A when I was 25. But, I could only use it once a week and I finally stopped using it altogether because it irritated my skin so much. For the past couple of years, every night I apply to my face and neck MD Forte Lotion I, then a moisturizer, then Vaseline. I think Vaseline is the most important step in my routine because it holds in the treatment product and the moisturizer so well and it soothes my sensitive skin.

In my case, diet and positive attitude don't play a part in my looking younger. I get depressed from time to time. And, when I do, I eat junk food to try and feel better. I enjoy working out though.

 

[katrosier]

595 posts ! Vaseline seems to work for most of us! I wonder why they dont expand their line and advertize more. I too am still using vaseline and still loving it! The eye were most lashes broke off are at almost the same length as the other eye, which is really saying something seeing as they broke off christmas 2005! Now if I can only figure out how to smother the ends of my hair with it without getting greasies.

 

[Loreal]

Well I used it for a few nights, but honestly I didn't like it! Sadness!!!

I really wanted it to work. It actually seems to break me out. O well. But I'm glad it's working so good for all of you guys!!!!

 

[katrosier]

Awww

sucks it didnt work for you. Try Jojoba oil? that's what I use when I run out of vaseline.

 

[cissy2222]

I am break-out prone, but I use vaseline on my eyelids and around my eyes each night before bed. One of my grandmothers did it, so I dont know if it is more a family habit of why I do, or if it really does something. But it does not make me feel greasy at all.

 

[beautynista]

I dunno if this is funny or sad....but I really can't keep the Vaseline on my skin, it's always somehow rubbed off on my pillow/douvet. Also, I don't sleep well with Vaseline on my face, I wake up like every hour and I have nightmares only on the nights I apply it. LOL.

 

[Life1nDreaming]

That sounds so unpleasent :

 

[princessmich]

It's awesome to remove eye makeup.

 

[James]

I really like vaseline for my lips, but anywhere else I break out like crazy. Even if I put too much on my lips, I get tiny pimples around my lips. It's not so lovely.

 

[speedinggt]

Very interesting

I have a tube of creamy Petroleum Jelly...wondering if any tried it and got results.

Found it at the $ store enriched with vitamin E

 

[cissy2222]

I havent seen this kind, I have only used the original, but with the vitamin E it sounds really good. I will have to take a look for it when I go to the store next.

 

[suzizack]

My MIL used Crisco on her face & neck and had gorgeous skin. I tried it and got clogged pores and my dog wanted to lick my face .LOL

 

[suew]

I only use Vaseline on my lips and dry eyelids. Sounds tempting though, to use it on the face /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[suzizack]

I have the Creamy Vaseline and use it at night on my feet. Leaves my heels etc very smooth and soft. I tired it to clean off eye makeup but the creamy version did not work as well as the regular version of vaseline. I prefer olive oil or jojoba oil to clean off waterproof mascara and eye liner.