Show One of our brave Klog team members tested using Vaseline as a moisturizer. Here are his results…One of the dangerous things about Asian Beauty Reddit is that whenever I read about some product or ingredient that people are swearing by—even if I know with every fiber of my body that I shouldn’t use it—I too often get curious and give in. RELATED: Can You Use Baby Lotion as a Moisturizer?“If you have oily skin or are acne prone, I would recommend a lighter ointment because the jelly may weigh the skin down,” says Zeichner. This is because Vaseline is a powerful occlusive to the point where it
can actually make it harder for the skin to breathe. This means it’s more difficult for the skin to perform its natural breakout cycle and slough away dead skin cells, and the layer of Vaseline formed on the skin can trap bacteria. Aside from the breakouts, my skin was actually getting dryer. You see, although the Vaseline locked in the moisture from my steps, it wasn’t providing additional moisture to my skin. It was almost like going to bed without a moisturizer, because I didn’t feel it deeply hydrating my skin. My recommendation: At the end of the day, you can use a night cream or a sleeping pack that will give you the same benefits of Vaseline without the irritation, and with extra moisture. For example, the Enature Birch Juice Hydro Sleeping Pack is an overnight mask that’s formulated with birch juice and chamomile to heal and restore sensitive skin. When I compare the nights I used Vaseline with the nights that I use a sleeping pack, my skin is noticeably more hydrated and clear after a sleeping pack. Plus, washing off the Vaseline in the morning was hard, and I often felt like I didn’t get it all off, but sleeping packs are formulated for this specific purpose, and they come off with just a swipe of my oil cleanser. The bottom line: While I can see Vaseline working for someone with extremely dry skin and no acne, I still don’t feel it’s the best option. And the science doesn’t lie—it’s a strong occlusive that will keep your skin from breathing freely. Thus, it still makes the most sense to go with a night cream or sleeping pack that can lock in the moisture without clogging and blocking the pores. + What do you think? Have you ever tried using Vaseline as a moisturizer? Let us know in the comments!Is it OK to put Vaseline on your face?Vaseline is a moisturizing product that is safe for most people to put on their face. People can apply Vaseline to help with short-term skin concerns, such as temporary skin dryness or irritation. Vaseline is also suitable as a long-term moisturizer.
Does Vaseline make your skin clear?The conclusion: No, vaseline does not treat acne. In fact, using vaseline on your face may actually cause breakouts.
Can you leave Vaseline on your face overnight?He said the Vaseline acts as a "healing" ointment that can "allow your skin to restore itself" overnight, and works best when applied once a week. The American Academy of Dermatology Association also recommended using petroleum jelly to heal and hydrate skin.
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