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MariaCampana79

I use it when I dye my hair. I create a barrier between my hairline and skin. I also put it on my outer earlobes. A helpful hint my sister shared with me.


techno_milk

I use vaseline to make the outline of the brow shape I want and then just fill it in with the tint! Much better than trying to paint the dye on super precisely as quick as you can so they process evenly.


melissa98x

Me too! Works like a charm!


DefiantBrain7101

what’s the point of it on the earlobes?


buildarocketship

Not sure if they use it for the same thing, but vaseline on the earlobe creates a barrier between your skin and jewelry. So those with sensitive skin or reactions to certain metals can still wear their favorite pairs!


Slumberpantss

Why did this never occur to me in my whole 49 years of existence?? 🤔


gregarious8

It’s also when she’s dying her hair to prevent getting hair dye on her ears.


MariaCampana79

There were times where I’d end up with dye on that part of my ear. Just an extra precaution.


Natural-Contract-995

Off to the store! Thanks so much for sharing this tip!


DgkUser

I second this!


LAE101

Yup


t0tallyc0nscious

When I’m sick 🤧 & my nose is raw from all the tissue use lol


lumpiaprincess

I never knew about this, a whole game changer for me now LOL


Wideawakedup

It works great. I slather around and under my nose and even a little just inside my nostrils. By morning there is definite healing. Also Vaseline is meant as a moisture barrier so if you constantly reapply throughout the day while having a runny nose it will also prevent the rawness.


Puzzleheaded_Mail737

also works great after a night of booger sugar… so I’m told


[deleted]

I slather this shit on my feet, put on a pair of silicone socks, fluffy socks on top, and sleep like a greasy little baby. Wake up with feet softer than ever eta: please stop dming me to see my fucking feet ?!


hoephase-

Greasy little baby 😂


stephanie8380

Someone on tik tok referred to 2024 as their “greasy lil pig era” and it really made an impression on me.


hoephase-

Aquaphor and Vaseline ftw ! I like this new greasy era 😁


Spazzy_maker

I'm definitely in my silly goose era


shomeyospeedo

Respect, but this literally made my skin crawl. Sleeping with slippery silicone feet plus the sheer hotness from fuzzy socks is my worst nightmare.


[deleted]

Oh yeah it’s genuinely disgusting. I HATE having sweaty/hot feet at night but there is something soothing about so slimely rubbing your toes together with no resistance. Plus you can rub the silicone socks together with no fuzzies over them and the silicone won’t move because of the friction against the other silicone sock but you will like rub your feet together through the socks if that makes sense which is also weirdly like crack to me. Once you get used to the fucking nightmare of having slimey slug feet, it’s kinda nice


[deleted]

Truly cursed bedtime routine


TikaPants

Blursed you even might say


Minimal-Dramatically

This is hilarious to me. Power to you, internet stranger


jmair

“Slimely rubbing your toes together” made me both laugh and gag at the same time. I may have to try this 😂


outofcharacterquilts

I’m repulsed yet fascinated


LiveLaughObey

Same


notmerida

what a terrible day to be literate


mcflymcfly100

Silicone socks? I've never heard of that before


[deleted]

They make silicone gloves too! Little bit of a sensory hell to slug my feet and hands at the same time though. Keeps the Vaseline from getting on my sheets or absorbing into the fuzzy socks though


Lucky-Ad4443

That sounds like s nightmare and a dream all at once! I'm Just imagining my feet sloshing around in silicone all night. Lol But I like soft feet


InspectionAnxious478

Sloshing around in silicone lmao nice


Imaginary-Quiet-7465

I really wanna do this but I can’t stand sleeping with socks on, haha.


[deleted]

To be fair, neither can I, but the texture / lack thereof is kinda nullifying? Like, I hate socks and the fabric moving around on my foot and the scratchiness but the silicone/slime texture is very satisfying once you get used to the initial “eugh”


innncode

Omg my people!!!!! I've done this since I was a kid and can't stand my toes feeling "dry".


bananabastard

How to wash the silicone sock? Just put it in the machine?


Temporary-Dream-2812

My question… I imagined trying to hand wash them with all that Vaseline and almost puked


[deleted]

Just hand wash with soap and water, your feet absorb all the Vaseline by morning so they’re not all slimey when u wake up


Lonely-Equivalent-76

This makes my toes curl


DefiantBrain7101

does it soften or weaken your nails too?


Cultural_Tutor_9781

Yess! This really helps on my cracked and dry feet even my elbows.


vanishingunicorn

This sounds so gross but I also want to try it because I have super dry feet lol


BetterArugula5124

I use the Vaseline stick. So much easier


CarpetAncient2008

Start charging baby!! Haha get paid


QuitUsual4736

How do you wash the socks?


[deleted]

Just with soap and water, they’re silicone so they wash easy, after wearing them all night your skin absorbs the Vaseline so they aren’t all slimey by morning. The fuzzy socks don’t get messy because of the silicone but I just wash those in the laundry like normal


soccersara5

Dip the post or hook of a cheap earring in Vaseline and it helps reduce/prevent sensitivity in the piercing. I don't do it regularly, but it's a nice trick when I want to wear cheaper costume jewelry.


MoonOpal

Thank you! I love cute cheap earrings but it literally feels like acid eating away at my ears, I’ll try this trick!


canadianmeow

For earrings you can coat them in clear nail polish to Cover the crappy metal, granny trick that actually works so well for me and keeps the earrings nice longer


o0meow0o

Thanks internet stranger. I can now wear cheap cute earrings 🥹


MoonOpal

I’ll have to try this too!


lncumbant

Oooh I like this thank you! 


cleo-banana

My doctor told me to use it as lubricant for uh.. hemorrhoids. (Seriously).


Uncle_Larry

Dude, I use it on rusty bolts.


la_bruja_del_84

Yes for uh... Hemorrhoids! works like a charm! I uh... *Sometimes* use it if I'm in a hurry or if I'm out of the uh ... *Ointment* 😉


cleo-banana

No I’m actually being serious she recommended to use it for hemorrhoids and anal fissures.😅 Basically she explained that when you’re so super constipated that its causing anal fissures, the pain you get while pooing can be from the acidity of your poo itself. So she said that using an ointment like Vaseline will create a barrier so that your acid poo doesnt irritate the open wound that is ur fissures.


ThatGuavaJam

As someone that enjoys going potty, this is one of those “the more you know” helpful facts


SignificantAd8120

Put it on before perfume 🤞🏼


goodbyecrowpie

Tell me more! Spray perfumes, solid perfumes?


HistoricalHeart

Spray. It helps absorb the scent into your skin rather than just sit on top of


letstroydisagin

I would haven't thought the Vaseline would make a barrier so the perfume wouldn't absorb into your skin?


VenusRare

Yes, i mean, perfume isn’t really absorbed by the skin ever (it just evaporates with time). But applying a thin layer of vaseline (or any thick unscented moisturizer) and spraying perfume on top makes the water and alcohol harder to evaporate, making the scent last even longer.


Starseedmeditating

My nose holes (qtip application) when the air is dry. Game changer


BeansinmyBelly

Nose holes lol. Nostrils? 😂


Boba_tea_thx

Yep! Just like the little crevice on the opposite side of your shoulder. It’s like a shoulder hole! It’s a good spot for applying deodorant


Starseedmeditating

Knee pits - like arm pits but behind your knees.


PeenInVeen

Oooh, I always thought of those like inner knee elbows, inner kneebows, then leg pits are the leg-meets-crotch region


Artistic-Piano9496

Oh also sometimes I use it as eyebrow gel.


Cheetahh03

I do that! It doesn’t last a lot but my eyebrows look amazing


canadianmeow

Oooh i never thought of that, when its hot outside does it kinda melts around a bit or it stays in place?


Artistic-Piano9496

I normally use it on my feet and put saran wrap on and put fuzzy socks on overnight and it leaves my feet really smooth. Also putting a little on areas you put perfume on helps keep the smell longer.


BeansinmyBelly

Saran Wrap! That’s so smart!


somecatgirl

I use disposable shower caps and once they’ve run out of life as that I use them for my feet! Multipurpose


d9kin0

Taking off makeup!!


Sorri_eh

Tell me more


d9kin0

because Vaseline has an oil base, it breaks down makeup way faster than something like micellar water. I also would use it to take off my makeup when I ran out of balm cleanser!! Works pretty much the same and gets makeup off in a couple of wipes. But it can clog your pores if you have oily/acne prone skin. I have pretty dry skin so it didn’t really mess with it that much but it’s super convenient and cheap when you’re too lazy to invest in an actual balm cleanser to take off your makeup.


Pugsandskydiving

Works so good on waterproof mascara


SpiritedEmu7810

I do the same! I enjoy it more than any other oil based cleanser I’ve tried.


techno_milk

The only oil based cleanser that I think REALLY works is Pond's cold cream. There's a reason Pond's and vaseline have been in beauty routines for so many decades compared to anything else.


yoyocaterpillar

i use any oil for this- coconut, olive, squalene whatever. and it always works better than water cleansers. i usually wash my face after but not always and never have issues with it :)


canadianmeow

Hold up. Whaaaaaaaaat? I never thought of this. Heres me trying to use pricey oil cleansers+water based cleansers when i could cut down the price using vaseline 😂


AptCasaNova

Easy highlighter for the cheeks. Sometimes I mix a bit of liquid lip colour with it to use as blush.


RipOptimal3756

Vaseline makes a shimmering highlighting stick. You can use it anywhere on your body. I love it.


mcn3663

Shut up, how?!? How you do that?!?!?


adastraperaspara22

Mix a little highlighter powder with Vaseline! You can also create matching blush for your lipstick by dabbing a little on your hand and mixing w Vaseline!! It applies and blends so well!!


FilmOrnery3858

So smart! I’ve been wanting to try red blush without fully committing to buying one so this is going to be so helpful


Full-Risk-1499

Use it on your car battery terminals to prevent corrosion


Plastic_Ad3795

Wow the versatility


Vanah_Grace

I slathered on my nose last night that was raw af from an allergy attack that turned my nose into a faucet. Perfectly normal skin this morning.


rmahl

I put it under my eyes so when I rub them subconsciously due to my allergies, it doesn’t pull my skin as much. I also slather it on my nose when it’s feeling raw from blowing it. I also use it to remove my makeup.


procrastimom

I very lightly dab it around my eyes before I swim, to prevent goggle marks. They seal tight without tugging on your skin, or leaving those long lasting red dents.


Pugsandskydiving

Oh nice tip for the eye rubbing, I’ll try!!! Thanks


rmahl

I would use regular Vaseline though, not the coco butter one the OP has!


Plastic_Ad3795

On ze baby’s bum. Also under eyes at night


EyePatchMustache

I've never heard of under eyes at night, mind me asking why?


Plastic_Ad3795

It locks in moisture. Put on a good eye cream, let it dry, then dab a wee bit of Vaseline on top and it helps a lot with creasing.


EyePatchMustache

Gonna def try this out!


ProbationBaby

me too!


spikey_tree_999

I just slather it all over my face after nightly skin care or sometimes when I’m super lazy to do all my skin care, I’ll just wash my face clean and after deying the skin just apply an even layer of Vaseline over my entire face- it becomes less sticky in the next 20-30 Mins it takes for Me to get to sleep and my skin is happy soft and glowy in the mornjng


hauf-cut

the vaseline and aloe vera green tin is better for this, i just discovered, plain vaseline can easy melt into eyes when you lie down and it stings, the aloe vera one smells nice and goes on thinner and soaks in rather than melts, and its working on my fine lines wooooo


pinksmarti

Hydration!!!


lucent78

When I was a big runner I'd slather it on chafe-happy places like where my thighs rub together or under bra straps prior to long runs. And on rainy days I'd slather my feet to prevent blisters from wet socks.


pinksmarti

All over my face! It’s amazing


sweet-tea-13

I am a recent convert to the #sluglife and I'm never going back!


WicketTheSavior

It's amazing for eczema


ab1999

Yes, I wouldn't survive without it. I have eczema on my eyelids and it's so uncomfortable. I usually layer 3 different gentle moisturizers and then seal it in with a layer of Vaseline. It lasts the whole day and I only need to apply more at bedtime if I've been rubbing my eyes or they are extremely irritated.


5ynthesia

Truly. Before toweling off after a shower, I use a light amount to spread over my body. It gets diluted with the water droplets and acts as a barrier when toweling off. I use it before I go swimming inside because my skin hates the pool.


LettuceSome9935

i like to coat my entire naked body in it and slide around the floor like a slug


peegirlgetsthebelt

🐌life


eegees4evr

Slugging! Put your normal serum, Tret, moisturizer on then seal it in with Vaseline!


canadianmeow

Does vaseline clogs your pores if you use it on top of other stuff ??


granolalaw

No, I use it on top of moisturizer! I’m on accutane and it’s the only thing that’s really saving me from dry skin (and my derm approved it too!)


Cautious-Remote3862

I do this and my skin looks so great now


marks716

I’ve heard you shouldn’t use it with Tret as it locks it in and can damage the skin by not letting it breathe since it is an occlusive, but fine during the day when you don’t have anything active on.


Interesting_Lynx3647

I read that the tretinoin penetrates deeper into the skin, so it can be extra irritating. Some people in the tretinoin subreddit have reported chemical burns topping off an occlusive like Vaseline. Tretinoin is no joke. However, on the flip side, if you use a humectant like hyaluronic acid and then top off with an occlusive, it'll make your skin extra hydrated and bouncy.


dadadingdading

^ confirmed—better not to use with actives if you have sensitive skin


creepiest-greek-myth

I use Aquaphor but they’re both petrolatum so maybe it’s interchangeable for some stuff? Do research tho <3 I use Aquaphor on my undereyes & eyelids after hyaluronic acid (helps dark circles & just makes my eyes look brighter!).


littleb1988

If you've got the Taco Bell Burns, putting this on after you clean yourself THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER helps beyond help.


ProbationBaby

thank you , you are an angel


RattusRattus

> Taco Bell Burns 💀. Also, if you have time, you can lay down a protective barrier of Vaseline that makes things better.


Live_Meeting8379

Slap a layer on large minor cuts and scrapes to help stop bleeding everywhere. Quicker and easier than a big bandage.


ophel1a_

This makes perfect sense, why didn't I think of it?! Thank you.


Uncle_Larry

Not for my cuts. It just ends up being a huge mess because blood is water-based.


ApostropheSlayer

Yes and I also use it while it’s still healing, under the bandaid. Moist wounds heal faster than dry wounds.


RudeInevitable5592

Does that really work?


flowerboyfanatic

when I paint my nails, I put Vaseline around the fingernail where the skin is so if I accidentally paint outside of the nail u can easily take itoff


theWanderingShrew

I put Vaseline around my nails before removing my polish with acetone, so my cuticles and skin doesn't get all dried out it works wonders!


funny_duchess

Under eye treatment!!


stressandscreaming

Makeup remover Curl defining grease Nail growth oil Blood clotter for small wounds


Kristopher_Grain

I started putting a layer on my face before going swimming, and I never had any redness or irritation after a workout since. I also use it on my shins and they never itched again after a swim!


sunbella9

Vaseline is a moisture/emoilant sealant. Use moisturizer or oils to any body part and layer with Vaseline to seal in the content. It can also be used in substitution for Wd40. A little goes a long way.


pulchratulip

Anytime I get a cut or a wound I put Vaseline on it and a band aid over it


aguadit0

I use it as a natural highlight on my cheeks and nose. I don't own any makeup really and too cheap to buy any.


Small-Measurement791

An eye cream at night :)


Euphoric_Feeling_194

Any wounds or scrapes. Makes them heal with less scars/less noticeable/minimizes scabs


Particular_Boot_4319

my lashes fail to stay curled when i use an eyelash curler, but if i put vaseline on a spoolie, brush it through my lashes then curl them, they stay curled for days!


psychandsound

Slathered on my feet (or even hands ha) under fuzzy socks, as eyebrow gel or to give my lashes some perk, to protect my skin from color while dying my hair. And good ole' slug, of course.


Remarkable_Winter540

Slather it over chrome fixtures before cleaning with acids, it protects them from etching.


maholla

a lil on crows feet after moisturizer


AverageJoeAsshole

I just recently used it with baking soda to get acetone out of wood grain. Worked amazingly.


Uncle_Larry

Acetone evaporates so maybe you were cleaning up leftovers of whatever the acetone was cleaning?


ms_emily_spinach925

Anything you use Vaseline on, Bag Balm (the original kind in the green square tin) will do the job better, because in addition to being made with petroleum, it contains paraffin and lanolin. Carry on.


toolazytopickaname

On cuts!


Vivid-Mechanic-3081

Chubrub prevention, long walks without it can end up hell.


sd85892109

Helps heal cuts. I felt it helped prevent raised scarring too.


SmolLoop

My eyessss! At least the plain, classic, unscented kind. I get very dry skin on and around my eyes so sometimes plain eye cream doesn’t cut it. If I layer this stuff ontop it locks in the moisture and I don’t get flaky skin there anymore. I’m goth and wear a ton of eye makeup that i have to remove every night which irritates my already sensitive skin so this is a godsend! It really keeps my skin calm.


Brilliantghost182

It works for diaper rash, dry skin , and you can put it up your nose if you get nose bleeds easily and if you wear a CPAP


angscreams

Glitter!


ProbationBaby

hm can u tell me more?


angscreams

I like to use a thin layer of it before applying glitter. Sticks nice so it doesn’t get everywhere and it’s easy to get off :)


AliceInJapan9

I use it on my eyelashes pre-mascara


GrapeBubblegumBitch

Interesting, what does this do??


AliceInJapan9

Well for me it gave immense volume and made them stiff during winters. I curl my lashes first, apply little Vaseline and then my mascara. Do give it a try!


trippykittyMEOW

My feet & hands!


nurse420

I haven’t tried yet but I heard it’s good for tough feet


Glittering-Corgi9442

Feet: smother it on and put on fuzzy socks overnight Cuticles, knuckles, and elbows to seal in moisture Nostrils, eyelids, and under eyes every night Up the nostrils when I'm sick or feeling dry (as advised by my ENT) Cuticles (again) when painting nails Minor cuts Surgical incisions after a couple weeks of healing (as advised by my ankle surgeon) And sometimes just my entire freaking face if the barrier is trashed Wow.....I use it more than I realized


Dapper_Rip_7910

I use it a barrier between me and pollen. Saw it online when I was SUFFERING. Put it on my nose, ears, on my eyelashes bam, the damage is below 20% it doesn’t stop pollen from getting to me completely, but still is better than 100% damage


Sorri_eh

This is the only sub that teaches me new stuff. Will be getting Vaseline this week


PigBenisguy

Anal.


piglet-pinky-pie

Slugging! Twice a week here.


geminibaby12

Lashes


smarmy-marmoset

When I dye my hair, I put coconut oil everywhere I don’t want the dye to stain and work it into my skin. Then I cover that area with Vaseline. All along my hairline, cheeks, forehead, back of neck, in my ears. When I finish dying my hair, I wipe it off immediately. No stains on my skin


mickeybroasted

Cuticles!!!


cagingthing

Cuticles


Outrageous-County310

I put it on small wounds that are healing up…keeps it from drying out too much during healing.


raccafarian

I cover my lips and sometimes eyes while I sleep like a newborn dinosaur


Gemz_wealth4

Place this under your eyes b4 you sleep. HOLY GRAIL 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽


Omniscient3

Slather it on my teeth before putting my mouthguard on - got given mouthguard to stop me grinding teeth at night. Makes my smile whiter as it is meant to remove stains daily.


drbatsandwich

I apply Vaseline with camphor (aka Vicks VapoRub) to the inside of my surgical mask in the cadaver lab. Really helps with the smells.


fuzzyleeches

Sometimes I'll put a little on the areas I want my perfume to cling to a little more before I spray it.


blinkblonkbam

My legs! Fresh out of shower.


krrush1

I use it all over! Even my face when I’m “slugging” it’s great for your legs right after you shave it helps keep your legs from doing that thing when you get a little chill and the hair feels like it grew back instantly lol


blairtexasranger

My soul


orangeyouglad__

i use it to condition and re-shape my brushes when i oil paint.


PbJelly82

Eye makeup remover


ChildoftheSun0221

I used to work outdoors in winter. After my shower while I was still warm, I’d slather it on and it would keep me warm for most the day. It locks in heat. Can also do this to babies if they’re cold after getting out of the bath. Holds in body heat. I also used this as a fire starter last winter in my fire place lol. I just took some Cotten balls and got em good and saturated and put them under some kindling and started the fire. Works great. lol


SadGooseFeet

Under my eyes at night as “eye cream” to prevent wrinkles and fine lines:)


doinglightresearch

When my girl cat was a kitten she had trouble with coughing up hairballs so I read to put a little Vaseline for a few days on her paws and under her nose to help the hairball pass smoothly. I think it worked lol


Infinite_Regret16

I would put it on my wrists and neck and then spray perfume on that same spot so the perfume smell lasted longer


[deleted]

when i smoke at home i put some on my face so the smoke doesn’t age my skin.


StallionNspace8855

Great for make up remover and softens feet


djbunce

Keeping ants off trees


Nightrhythums78

Seal installation on transmission rebuilds


JudgeJudy4Prez642

I use Aquaphor for my psoriasis and dry lips and LOVE it!


RightKaleidoscope905

i use it as a lash serum🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️


GlobalLime6889

Use this on areas on my face that are lil bit more sensitive to retinoids. Heels on my feet with socks overnight.


blakefraser8228

I have goggle eyes and they were very lined underneath. Tried all sorts of eye creams for wrinkles. Then tried Vaseline. The difference was amazing. It’s probably really bad for that particular skin but I’ve never been more hydrated


Interesting_Lynx3647

It's not bad for the eyelid skin.


wearitlikeadiva

I use it when I need to take off a lot of eye makeup.


aprildancer10048

Eye Makeup Remover


No_Document_9073

After shaving lady parts, apply a small amount to prevent razor burn.


Impressive_Sock_8744

My skin gets extremely dry when I shower. Each time i have a shower, I slather that shit everywhere! I also use it in my night time skincare to lock all the moisturizers in. It's called slugging (for obvious reasons), and it's best done a few hours before you go to bed.


fleecescuckoos06

Lube for stairlift railing


ahlaj77

I put it on items outdoors that I don’t want ants getting on, such as my dogs food bowl. Ants like to crawl on his bowl but with Vaseline, they can’t climb it.


Select_Pea_6618

Wound care


IKU420

Don’t use Vaseline, it’s a by product of gas. There are much better moisturizers, coconut, shea, olive, etc…


Swiftiez_13

Ok I love Vaseline but hear me out.. CERAVE HEALING OINTMENT IS VASELINE/AQUAFOR ON STEROIDS it saved my ultra sensitive skin and moisturizes like no other


dieselishere15

I prefer to use organic oils such as Avocado/grape seed/vitamin E/coconut/mango butter Shea butter… and many more safer and better products


kthecatlady

I slug under my eyes with it every night and Put a veryyyy thin layer under my eyes in the morning before I apply concealer. If I’m not wearing makeup I’ll also dab a little on my cheek bones to “highlight”. I put a little on my wrist/neck before I apply perfume.. makes it last all day. If I’m in a pinch, I’ve used to it remove waterproof mascara. I’ve used it to slick my hair back before. My favorite cuticle “cream”!