How to Use Vaseline to Treat Acne?

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We hope we've cleared up your doubts about the confusion around Vaseline and its bad reputation for clogging pores. On the contrary, Vaseline could be the remedy you have been looking for for years to cure your acne and restore the appearance of your face.

To treat acne with petroleum jelly it is necessary to first heal our skin, after which you can start to test the effects of petroleum jelly. We show you how, in 2 simple steps, you can do it:

1.- Mainly do the patch test in an affected area. It is important to know if you are not one of those people who are sensitive to petroleum jelly.

2.- Apply an even layer of Vaseline around the affected area before sleeping.

That's it, on the web, there are many myths and remedies where petroleum jelly is just one more ingredient in a great list to make a mask. Here we clarify that only Vaseline and good care are necessary to have a fresh complexion.

Cautions on Vaseline

Although the product has not undergone many changes since its discovery, depending on its manufacturer, it may or may not cause unwanted effects. Its misuse also produces adverse effects. That is why it is important to know how and where petroleum jelly can be used.

Pore clogging

You cannot use petroleum jelly to fight acne if your skin is not clean, otherwise it will cause the reverse effect. Vaseline does not remove acne but it does help reduce it and avoid it, it is preventive.

Substance Allergies

This will vary according to the sensitivity of the person in question. It is important to do tolerance tests before placing the product on affected areas.

Infectious Bacteria

A bottle of petroleum jelly can become a perfect culture medium for pathogenic microorganisms. Wash your hands well before and after applying the petroleum jelly to the affected area. Make sure to keep the area clean and dry before applying.

Respiratory diseases

Direct inhalation of petroleum jelly can be hazardous to health, especially in children. This is due to the high mineral content that this substance possesses.

Avoid Mucous Areas

If the place to be treated is very close to the eyes or mouth, be careful, take care to avoid these, and other sensitive areas such as the groin area when applying petroleum jelly.