Author: Shrimanti Das
Vaseline petroleum jelly is a mixture of mineral oils and waxes. Petroleum helps to seal skin with a water-protective barrier that locks in moisture and keeps skin soft and healthy. There are a profound amount of benefits to using vaseline. Here are some amazing overnight vaseline remedies that you can take a look at and incorporate into your self-care routine.
TOP 10 OVERNIGHT VASELINE REMEDIES
For chapped lips
Take a generous amount of the product and apply it to your lips as a lip mask. To add some extra value you can add almond oil to it and mix it properly before applying. Almond oil with help to lighten the pigmentation on your lips if you have any, and will prevent lips from drying.
For cracked feet
Take a generous amount of the product and apply it to your feet and massage properly. To lock in the moisture wear clean socks after applying Vaseline. You will find good results the next morning.
For denser eyelashes and eyebrows
Take a small container and add in 1tbsp of vaseline and a few drops of castor oil to it. Take an old mascara brush and apply the mixture to your eyebrows and eyelashes before bed. If used daily you will be able to see the difference in a few weeks. Castor oil promotes hair growth, applying it with vaseline will make the tiny little hair denser.
Sleeping Mask
Take a small amount of vaseline and apply it evenly on your face. Now massage it with a cold jade roller or the back side of a spoon. This is good for anti-aging benefits.
For split ends
Take a generous amount of vaseline, add few drops rosemary oil, rub it in your palms and apply it on hair ends. This will help to prevent split ends and promote healthy hair growth.
Apply on cuticles for dryness
Vaseline can be an inexpensive way to cure cuticles. Take a generous amount of vaseline, and rub it on your nails. This will help to prevent the drying of cuticles and promote healthy nail growth.
For dark elbows and knees
Dryness and friction cause eventual darkening of elbows and knees. Applying vaseline on them and keeping them moistured will prevent the same. You can add turmeric oil to it and mix it properly before applying it. Turmeric helps to lighten the pigmentation and remove tan from elbows and knees.
For injured skin
If you have cuts or wounds on your skin like chaffing, or burns gently massage vaseline on it. It will help the skin to cure fast. For severe open wounds, consult a doctor instead of using remedies.
Night cream
In a pan take hot water. Now place a bowl on the surface of hot water with 2 tbsp vaseline in the bowl. Melt the vaseline and then add 1tbsp of aloe vera gel and a few drops of lemon oil. Mix everything, pour it into a container for storage, and apply it as a night cream. If you have acne-prone skin or oily skin, refrain from using this remedy.
Body butter
If you are bored with your body lotion, you can make your own body butter with just two ingredients along with vaseline. Add 2 tbsp of vaseline, 1 tbsp of melted shea butter, and a teaspoon of vitamin E oil, and beat it very nicely to make a whipped like cream.
Note-
- Patch test beforehand to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients used in any overnight vaseline remedies.
- Use organic ingredients for the best results.
- Do not hurry for results as skincare or hair case needs dedication so you need to follow the routine wisely.
