Vaseline is one of the products I use on my body; so while catching up with blogs and online magazines, I stumbled upon a write up about fun and simple ways to incorporate Vaseline into your beauty routine (Popsugar Beauty). Read on to find out:
Help remove lash glue: Don't tug on those falsies at the end of the night. It's bad for the delicate skin around your eyes. When dealing with some particularly stuck lash strips, smudge some Vaseline into your lash line with a cotton swab. Wait a few minutes and then carefully peel away.
Aid earring insertion: If you don't wear earrings regularly, putting those studs in can be surprisingly painful. Rub your lobes with a little Vaseline beforehand for an easier time.
Highlight cheekbone: Illuminators are all the rage, but don't think you have to spend extra money to get the gorgeously glow-y look. Dab a bit of Vaseline on your cheekbones for a dewy finish.
Soothe cracked heels overnight: Summer sandals can transform even the softest heel into a scratchy, flaky mess. Before bed, slather your feet in Vaseline and then put some socks on to wake up to tender heels.
Define lashes naturally: If you're more of a minimalist when it comes to beauty products, you can still get shiny, thicker-looking lashes without mascara. Vaseline applied to the area makes lashes look longer and more voluminous, and it's rumored to help them grow faster.
Protect a sore nose: When you have a cold or allergies, runny noses will often lead to redness in the area. Chapped, cracked skin caused by excessive tissue use can be avoided by dabbing a bit of Vaseline on and around your nostrils to add moisture back.
Tame stubborn brows: Eyebrow cowlicks are obnoxious, but smoothing some Vaseline over your brows will keep them in place all day. Dab the pad of your ring finger in the jar, rub both fingertips together to distribute the formula, and then smooth it over your arches. For a sleeker, more defined look, follow by styling strands with a brow comb.
Moisturize your skin: Contrary to what you may think, Vaseline is noncomedogenic, making it OK for use as a face cream without worrying about clogged pores. While acne-prone beauties may want to confirm with their dermatologists, others may just want to give it a try.
Protect skin when dyeing your hair: It's hard to convince your date that your hair is naturally red if you have patches of hair color on your forehead. By slicking some dabs of Vaseline on your hairline before your appointment, the dye will stain the jelly, not your skin.
Boost your eye serum: Dotting Vaseline over your eye serum or face cream can double the strength of the first layer's ingredients (because Vaseline prevents moisture evaporation). Just don't apply over retinol-based formulas or other similarly powerful products — it may irritate your skin.
Make a DIY lip scrub: A pout with enough flakes to rival a croissant is no match for matte lipstick. By mixing ordinary sugar with an eighth of a teaspoon of Vaseline, you can create an easy lip scrub for a super smooth lipstick canvas. If you're looking to exfoliate your whole body, use more Vaseline and substitute salt for the sugar — the larger grains will be more effective on rough body skin.
Soothe dry cuticles: If you get glue manicures, you know that the removal process can be harsh. Use a pea-size amount of Vaseline for all 10 fingers to soften up and soothe your skin.
Open your stuck nail polish: We love a good DIY manicure but hate struggling to unscrew the cap of our nail polish. Skip asking your boyfriend to open your lacquer every time you paint your nails — just a smidge of Vaseline on the bottle's thread will ensure it's ready to open at game time.
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