We all know about the wonderful product of petroleum jelly, popularized by Vaseline. It helps keep your skin supple and saves your lips from chapping. But did you know that this versatile beauty product has many, many more uses. Here are some lesser known uses of petroleum jelly.

Also read: Amazing Alternate Uses Of Conditioner That You Need To Know

Removes Eye Makeup Easily

There is no easier way to remove eye makeup than with petroleum jelly. Dab some on your eye lids with a cotton swab see how easily you get clean eyes.

Make Your Own Coloured Lip Balm

Getting pretty moisturized lips in any shade that you want is so easy to do with petroleum jelly. Just add a little bit of food colour in a bit of petroleum jelly and tada, your very own custom coloured lip balm.

Make Perfume Last Longer

A good way to make your perfume last longer on your body is by first applying a little bit of petroleum jelly on your pulse points, and then spritzing your perfume on it.

Also read: 3 Amazingly Genius Uses Of Compact Powder

Saves You A Messy Manicure

We all hate getting nail paint outside our nails and onto our cuticles; petroleum jelly is a easy solution for it. Apply some around your nails before you paint them. The jelly will prevent the nail paint from adhering to your skin and make it oh-so-easy to wash off.

Works Wonders With Jewelry

Got a ring that is stuck to your finger or want to get an earring into your ear piercing, well, petroleum jelly will help with both. Try it next time.

Also read: Unbelievably Amazing Uses Of Eye Shadow

Tame Flyaways

If flyaways annoy you as much as they annoy me, then you will love this tip. A small smear of petroleum jelly on your hair will keep your flyaways away!

Get The Natural Dewy Look

Applying just a tad bit of petroleum jelly on your cheekbones will help you fake a sculpted looking face and also give your face a very appealing natural looking glow.

Also read: 10 Essential Oils And Their Uses That You Need To Know

Now For Some Non-Beauty Tips

Fix Squeaky Hinges

It's well known that a little bit of grease on hinges can keep any squeak away, but when you are out of grease, use petroleum jelly, it works just as good.

Keep Jar Lids From Jamming

If you often face the problem of your jar lids jamming shut then remember to coat the rim with some petroleum jelly before you screw them up next time. This will keep the lid well lubricated and avoid tightening.

 Shine Leather

No need to spend a lot of money on getting your leather articles polished when you have petroleum jelly at home. The wonder product will easily render shine to all your leather items, right from your shoes to your bags.

These are just a few of the many uses of petroleum jelly. If you know any that we have missed out, then do comment and let us know.

Also read: 6 Amazing Uses Of A Nude Eyeliner!

Image Source:

www.healthcareasia.org

www.cosmopolitan.com

www.eve.com.mt

Stay updated with articles like this on our FACEBOOK and TWITTER page!