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As the winter months are approaching, you may notice that your skin is becoming a little drier.  If you are a fan of using petroleum jelly, there are are tons of household uses for this product.  The best place to purchase Vaseline is usually from a dollar store.  You can save up to $2.00 per container. 

Always feel free to buy the generic version at the store whenever possible. It works just the same.  Be sure to max out the uses for Vaseline so you can get the most for your dollar.  There are lots of articles online listing redundant uses for Vaseline, so I consolidated them below:

1. Prevent car battery corrosion
2. To remove a ring stuck on your finger
3. Add a dab to apply a little shine on your leather shoes or bags
4. To prevent diaper rash on babies
5. Apply to your curtain rod so that your shower curtain slide more easily
6. Rub it on leather to prevent cracking and water damage
7. Use it to stimulate fish egg bait when by coating it on pieces of sponge
8. lubricate the cylinders of skateboard and skates so they roll faster
9. Stop refrigerator racks from sticking
10. Repair stains and minor scratches in wood furniture
11. Use while scuba diving to prevent mask from leaking
12. Apply Vaseline to exposed edges of a cut Halloween pumpkin to extend the life and prevent it from going dry.
13. To prevent outdoor light bulbs from being stuck in fixtures, coat the threads with a little petroleum jelly.
14. Discourage candle wax from sticking to candle holders
15. Mix with sea salts for a hand or body scrub
16. Mix with a loose powder bronzer for a nice even glow!
17. Add loose powder pigment for a more solid crème eye shadow
18. Add a very small amount to lipstick to create a cream blusher for your cheeks
19. Soothe and protect dry or chapped skin
20. Use as a Lip gloss
21. As a moisturizer – apply to damp skin or add a little water first.
22. Apply to feet under sock over night to wake to up ultra softness
23. Apply to nails as a cuticle softener
24. Stretch your favorite body lotions by mixing it with Vaseline
25. Use it when doing a massage.
26. Rub Vaseline on the neck of your nail polish bottles so the cap won’t get stuck
27. Apply a little to your hair line to tame fly-aways
28. Apply to your scalp before shampooing to help condition it.
29. Aids in skin healing after cosmetic surgery
30. Helps heal and protect new tattoos
31. Apply to teeth to prevent your lips from sticking to teeth when smiling
32. Body lubricant
33. Makeup Remover
34. Use a little to keep eyebrows groomed
35. Apply to your toes after your pedicure has gone a little dull to revitalize shine.
36. To Remove chewing gum from your hair – it slides right off
37. To prevent lipstick stains from linen napkins
38. To prevent hair coloring from dying your skin
39. To prevent hair relaxing chemicals from burning your skin

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Some of these uses are listed from ebeautydaily.com and dooyoo.co.uk. Photo from Tyra’s blog