Va-va Voom with Vaseline

Vaseline, a brand of petroleum jelly, a product that is in everyone’s household – whether it’s on your bedside table for daily moisturizing of cracked heels, or In the bathroom to apply it to your cuticles, most people use this tried-and-true classic for dry, chapped skin and cuticles but there are several more hacks petroleum jelly has. Read on to use these tips and tricks.

• Highlight Cheekbones

Illuminators are all the rage these days, but don’t think you have to spend extra money to get the gorgeously glowy look. Put down those Becca highlighters and dab a bit of Vaseline on your cheekbones for a dewy finish instead.

• Define Lashes

If you’re more of a minimalist and into natural products when it comes to beauty, you can still get shiny, thicker-looking lashes without mascara. Apply Vaseline to make your lashes look longer and more voluminous. Also, rumour has it that Vaseline helps lashes grow faster.

• Brows on Fleek

If you’re into taming and grooming your eyebrows, aside from the monthly/bi-monthly threading, Vaseline is the product for you. We know Glossier’s brow gel is all the rage these days, but seriously just use Vaseline as your brow gel for a more natural look.

• Boost your Eye Serum

Dotting Vaseline on your eye serum or face cream can double the strength of the first layer’s ingredients. This is because Vaseline prevents moisture loss. Just make sure you do not apply it over retinol-based formulas or other similarly powerful products, as it may irritate your skin.

• DIY lip & Body Scrub

Mix sugar with eighth of a teaspoon of Vaseline to create an easy lip scrub for a super smooth lipstick canvas. If you’re looking to exfoliate your whole body, use more Vaseline and substitute salt with sugar – the larger grains will be more effective on rough body skin.