Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmDMedically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Aquaphor and Vaseline are popular over-the-counter (OTC) moisturizers with various uses. They are often used to help heal ...

Aquaphor and Vaseline have similar uses and can help lock in moisture for dry skin, but they’re not identical. Aquaphor and Vaseline are two brand names for petroleum jelly-based products. Both brands ...

When it comes to health and beauty products, few are as commonly used as petroleum jelly. Often referred to by the brand name Vaseline, petroleum jelly has been around a long time. In the 1850s, oil ...

Vaseline is pure petrolatum, a semisolid jelly-like substance created from the processing of petroleum oil. There are no other ingredients in Vaseline, but do not worry—petrolatum, aka petroleum jelly ...

Look in pretty much any medicine cabinet and you’ll probably find a tub of Vaseline. We’re all familiar with the translucent, gelatinous substance, but exactly what is Vaseline? The history of ...

Slugging is the latest TikTok skincare trend — the #slugging hashtag has amassed more than 230 million views so far. Essentially, the act of slugging means applying an occlusive — a petroleum-based ...

Petroleum jelly has many surprising uses. These include being used to prevent chafing, to treat diaper rash, to counteract split ends, to prolong and improve the scent of perfume, to heal the cracks ...

Perhaps resembling a slug is not a traditional marker of beauty, but among today’s skincare obsessives, getting into bed with your face shiny as a slimy mollusk is a testament to the attention many ...

Vaseline, a brand-name form of petroleum jelly, can moisturize dry skin all over the body, including the eyelids. As such, for most people, Vaseline can be safe and effective for dry eyelids.

Vaseline is safe for most people to apply to their face as a moisturizer. But, it may also increase the risk of skin irritation and acne in those prone to these symptoms. Vaseline is a common brand ...