Direct Application of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly

Asked by: wit21590 On: July 02, 2021 Product Type: Cosmetics Answered

Question

Can the Vaseline-petroleum-jelly (White Deodorized, Medium) sold by the shop be applied directly to the skin?

Answer

Using Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Directly on Skin

Yes, the Vaseline Petroleum Jelly (White, Deodorized, Medium) and other White, Deodorized grades (Soft, High Viscous) sold by the shop can be applied directly to the skin.

These products are Pharmaceutical Grade and are specifically used to:

  • Prevent water evaporation from the skin.
  • Control Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL).

Applying them directly creates a protective barrier on the skin, which helps retain moisture. They can also be used as a base for mixing with oil-soluble active ingredients, but their primary function of forming a skin barrier is achieved through direct application.