I go for the unscented Vasoline in a tube, for my lips,elbows, knees, and feet! I never have chapped skin or lips. It also helps heal cuts, all over the body, even in the most private of areas. I have very oily skin, so I do not use it on my face at all.

Okay I know this may sound crazy, but you should just throw all your expensive anti-aging products in the garbage, like right now. If you can stand the gooey feeling for an hour or so, a few dabs of this on your face really helps contain your youthfull appearance. My mums friends (50-55) have used Vaseline in place of expensive anti-aging serums and it has worked out 10x better for them than the people who actually use anti-aging products. You can buy all the fancy shmancy lotions in the world but nothing moisturizes quite like Vaseline. I use their line of lotions and it really helps my dry skin. Petroleum Jelly never fails.

(whoops-I put this review under lotions/creams, moving it to be here too)

I tried this on a total whim, not expecting a thing. I was reading about Vaseline for after a peel in this reviews section and saw people putting it on eyelashes for growth so I tried it on a whim. I put it thickly on all lashes (top and bottom) front and back and massaged gently a bit. (thickly-meaning there were still little gobs visible even after I massaged it in well.)
The first time I did this I did it 2-3 days in a row (was home and able to leave it on at all times day and night those days) and by the 5th day, I promise you I saw a difference in length. It freaked me out. I just didn't expect it! I wish I had taken before/after pics to show it. I have continued to use it in this fashion about 1-2x per wk for about a month. My lashes are nice and long now. I wouldn't say they're thicker, but they are significantly longer. They were gorgeous when I was younger but they thinned out and also were very short for many years before trying this. So I don't know but I'm thinking maybe the Vaseline just gave them back what they needed to help them grow again. Anyway, hope this helps someone-it's worth a try-it definitely worked for me! I just used the generic Walmart brand petroleum jelly; it did come in a tube, which I loved because it's more sanitary and I can squeeze out exactly how much I want.

You just can't beat Vaseline hands down. I've used this for years on everything from my nail cuticles to my hair, elbows to dry feet and for my lips. I just have to say that nothing has ever worked better. I especially love the Vaseline that comes in those little jars. I have a couple of them and I use them for my severely chapped lips and even as a gloss because it makes the lips really plump when using it with lipstick or a lip liner.

I live in a "champagne" climate, so my lips are always getting wind burned and dry. But Vaseline jelly is the only product that has actually not only healed my lips, but has softened them and moisturized them as well. My advice: forget Burt's Bees, Blistex or Carmex and go get yourself some Vaseline...it has so many good uses and it never fails.

I started using Vaseline due to the lash growth myth. I was a skeptic when buying it but I thought "Well, if it doesn't work I can always use it as a base for my lashes.". It's been two weeks and I must say I'm totally surprised. My lashes look longer and thicker than they ever were. Even when I take the Vaseline off.

Yesterday, I looked in the mirror and involuntary blurted out "Wow.". When I curled and put my mascara on it looked like I was wearing falsies on the bottom and top of my lashes. I wish I had used Vaseline earlier.

Another thing is before I used vaseline my bottom lashes were almost invisible, but now they seem to be thickening.

You know, a myth is a myth. There is no scientific data saying this will help your lashes grow. Most myths should be true, most myths aren't, and some are true. I choose to believe in this one first hand.

I grew up loving Vaseline but due to what it is made with (petroleum), I will no longer purchase the product.

I have found an alternative that works just as well. It's by Alba and it's called 'Un-petroleum' Multi-Purpose Jelly that soothes, moisturizes and softens. It's made with beeswax, castor oil, coconut oil, and vitamin-e...it's amazing.

It does cost more but so worth it...and if you are a DIY-er it's really easy to mix up your own batch of it, which makes it cost-efficient.

This stuff has a ton of uses! I use it mainly for prepping my lips before putting on a lip pencil or lip stain. Just a thin coat to make them moisturized. It's also great to use around your mouth when that area gets dry as the weather changes. Just a thin layer will do, and it's best after you wash your face or shower. And the best use, to remove stubborn waterproof makeup! It gets everything off. Just wash your face well afterward.
The only thing I'm not so fond of is the fact that it usually comes in a tub. Sometimes it gets kind of gross and contaminated especially if you share it. A small tub is good, and the little metal tins you can carry with you are the best. Love this stuff!

i use this product for mouth sores and removing tough eye makeup
it speeds up the recovery for the sores and it protects the sore from further infections
for the non budging eye makeup, this petroleum jelly gets it off all in one swipe!

I was one of the few here who's skin reacted poorly to this. Can't say I'm surprised, but I am disappointed. After reading through many, many reviews I decided to take the leap and try it out as a nighttime moisturizer. I exfoliated and then with a still damp face I tried to spread a thin layer over my entire face as well as applying it to my eyelashes. Right there is where the red flag started waving for me. It was so sticky trying to apply it that I felt like I was rubbing my skin off with it. Might not have been as bad with a thicker layer, but I was afraid of using too much and getting it in my hair, on my pillow, etc.

After applying I went to bed and started reading. My face started to feel warm like when you get too much sun, but I ignored it for a little bit because it did feel nice and moisturized. After about half an hour I couldn't take it any more. The warmth was becoming uncomfortable and my eyes were starting to burn. I went in the bathroom and found my skin to be all red and splotchy. It looked terrible. I had to wash twice with a cleanser containing sulfates to get it all off. My skin was a dried out, sore mess afterwards. I slathered on a ton of my usual lotion and went back to bed. It was back to normal in the morning, except being drier than normal. That may be from the cleanser though.

I'm not saying that nobody should try this at least once, but it's probably a good idea to do a test patch before you go smearing it all over your face. I know I'll be steering clear of anything containing petrolatum in the future.

After being thoroughly amused by some warped perceptions of what Vaseline is/does, I wanted to add my two cents. This is a total must-have product. Pat it on the cuticles, top off a burn or a scrape, or mix it with sugar and honey and make a delightful lip scrub. Also makes a great makeup remover and keeps hair dye from staining the skin. I always keep a little tub of this on hand because it incredibly cheap and versatile. People, there are not a lot of cosmetics that have been around for nearly 200 years. There is a reason Vaseline is alive and kicking!