6 benefits of petrolatum you may want to know

Vaseline is very well applied when mixed with other ingredients due to its unique texture, and it can be easily made as a multipurpose topical treatment.  

Vaseline is a versatile product that can be very useful at home for cosmetic and natural remedies. This article introduces the medicinal properties of petrolatum.

Vaseline is a colorless ointment with a sticky texture that provides moisture without adversely affecting the skin, and is recommended as a natural moisturizing cream. 

When used externally, this product contains antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that can help treat certain skin problems or injuries . 

The best thing about Vaseline is that it can be easily blended with other inexpensive ingredients, making it a 100% natural remedy.

Do you know about the medicinal benefits of Vaseline? Let's find out!

1. Rheumatism treatment

Applying petroleum jelly while massaging can help relieve the pain caused by rheumatism . In this case, it can also be used with elm bark, which has an analgesic effect.

material

• 3 tablespoons of vaseline (60 g)
• 3 tablespoons of ground elm (45 g)

how to make

• Put the petrolatum in a heat-resistant dish and melt it using a bath pot.
• When the petrolatum melts, add elm and mix well. 
• Cool at room temperature until solidified.

How to use

• Take out as much as necessary, apply gently on the affected area, and massage.
• Use twice a week .

2. Dermatitis treatment

The fatty acids in petrolatum moisturize the skin  and soften hard scabs caused by dermatitis . 

material

• 2 tablespoons of vaseline (40 g)
• 1 tablespoon of almond oil (15 g)

how to make

• Mix the petrolatum and almond oil until a smooth cream.

How to use

• Use your fingertips to take a small amount of ointment and apply it to the affected area.
• Absorb into the skin without needing to rinse off and repeat twice a week. 

3. Hemorrhoid treatment

Vaseline is a soft product that does not irritate the skin , so it can be mixed with other medicinal ingredients to relieve pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids. 

material

• 1 tablespoon of vaseline (20 g)
• 2 tablespoons of barley flour (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g)
• 1 egg white

how to make

• Dissolve petrolatum in a bath pot.
• When the vaseline is dissolved, add barley flour, honey, and egg white.
• Mix well until the lump disappears.

How to use

• When there is pain or irritation, apply the remedy to the affected area.
• Put in a sealed glass bottle and refrigerate.

4. Treatment for sprained injury

An anti-inflammatory ointment can be made from petrolatum as a base ingredient to accelerate recovery from warped or sprained injuries . 

material

• 2 tablespoons of vaseline (40 g)
• 1/2 tablespoon (2 g) ground cayenne pepper

how to make

• Melt the petrolatum in a bath pot and mix with cayenne pepper.
• Cool to room temperature and place in a sealed bottle.

How to use

• After applying the ointment to the affected area, massage for 5 minutes. 
• Wait 2-3 hours before rinsing.
• Repeat every day .

5. Bruise treatment

This treatment improves blood circulation, helping to accelerate the recovery of bruises and bruises.  It also contains comfrey leaves, an anti-inflammatory material that is ideal for treating bruises.

material

• 5 tablespoons of vaseline (100 g)
• 2 tablespoons of comfrey leaves (30 g)

how to make

• Put the petrolatum in a heat-resistant container and melt it in a hot water pot.
• Add comfrey leaves, lower the heat, and mix for 10 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and wait 5-10 minutes. 
• Strain the mixture through a cotton cloth and place in a glass bottle.

How to use

• After applying the ointment to the affected area, massage for 5 minutes until it is well absorbed. 
• If you feel it is necessary, repeat it twice a week. 

6. Sunburn treatment

Combining the properties of a small amount of olive oil and petrolatum  can create a moisturizing cream that helps regenerate sunburned skin . 

material

• 2 tablespoons of vaseline (40 g)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (16 g)

how to make

• Put the vaseline in a bowl and mix it with olive oil.

How to use

• Apply this cream 3 to 4 days after the burn marks appear.
• Use until you see improvement .

**Note: Do not use immediately after sunburn. 

Did you know about the many medicinal benefits of petrolatum? Vaseline is a product that is used for many purposes to solve various problems. Let's use vaseline!