petroleum jelly
nounDefinition of petroleum jelly
: a neutral unctuous odorless tasteless substance obtained from petroleum and used especially in ointments and dressings
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Likewise, many conventional beauty products are made from petroleum jelly and are packaged in plastic, both created from the oil industry. — Olivia Fleming & Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Ultimate Guide to Clean Beauty," 12 Aug. 2019 Khetarpal suggests applying a layer of petroleum jelly to the skin around the eyes, as that skin tends to be very thin and easily irritated. — Sarah Digiulio, NBC News, "Are those trendy face masks actually doing anything for your skin?," 12 July 2019 Unlike heavier all-petroleum jelly formulas, this balm also contains moisturizing additives like panthenol, glycerin, and more to hydrate skin and create a less tacky texture. — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, "GH Seal Spotlight: Aquaphor Healing Ointment," 28 June 2019 Also be sure to not cover a tick with petroleum jelly or nail polish remover, or try to coax it out with heat. — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "How to Remove a Tick," 13 June 2019 Start with a one to 10 ratio of ginger oil to vaseline, Dr. Madan advises — that's about seven or so drops of oil per teaspoon of petroleum jelly. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "How to Use Ginger Oil for Swelling and Inflammation, According to a Dermatologist," 15 Jan. 2019 Some of the top hydrating and healing ingredients for dry lips are beeswax, shea butter, moringa oil, dimethicone, and petroleum jelly, Shasa Hu, M.D., dermatologist at the University of Miami Health System, tells SELF. — Talia Abbas, SELF, "We Asked Derms How to Keep Dry Lips Moisturized During Winter and Here’s What They Told Us," 11 Dec. 2018 Cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly make a good fire starter and can help get a fire going more quickly. — Kraig Becker, Popular Mechanics, "Winter Camping: How To Get Outdoors When It's Freezing Cold," 14 Feb. 2019 Then the specialist will prep the area, cleaning the brows and applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly around them to prevent any accidental skin staining. — Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, "What is Eyebrow Tinting, Anyway?," 1 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'petroleum jelly.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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