Properties and Usage of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly (Petrolatum)
Asked by: bmg_game
On: December 17, 2015
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
I have some questions about Vaseline Petroleum Jelly (Petrolatum):
- Can it be used directly on the skin?
- Does it require heat to dissolve in oil? If so, what temperature?
- What is its skin feel like?
- When mixing it into ingredients, what is the typical usage percentage?
- Could you provide a brief example of mixing it into a formulation where Vaseline Petroleum Jelly is the base?
Answer
Based on the information provided:
- Direct Use on Skin: Yes, Vaseline Petroleum Jelly (Petrolatum) can be used directly on the skin.
- Dissolving in Oil: It becomes liquid when heated to just 50°C.
- Skin Feel: It has an oily and slippery feel.
- Typical Usage Percentage: There is no fixed percentage. It can be used as a base (>80%) or as part of the oil phase (e.g., 5-10%) in a formula.
- Example Formulation: It can be used as a base with other oil-soluble ingredients, or as part of the oil phase, treated like any other oil.
