petroleum jelly
noun
: a neutral unctuous odorless tasteless substance obtained from petroleum and used especially in ointments and dressings
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Just keep in mind that putting petroleum jelly on your lashes can leave them feeling heavy and sticky.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Emerging Stars In Hydration While staples like glycerin and petroleum jelly are reliable, newer ingredients are gaining attention.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
The key ingredient is petrolatum (also known as petroleum jelly), which forms a protective layer on the surface of your skin to prevent moisture loss and the unwanted effects of environmental hazards.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
Research shows that humectants (to pull in water) paired with occlusives (to lock it in) work best for the cracked skin on your soles in particular, so look out for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, shea butter, panthenol, and petroleum jelly.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Emerging Stars In Hydration While staples like glycerin and petroleum jelly are reliable, newer ingredients are gaining attention.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
The key ingredient is petrolatum (also known as petroleum jelly), which forms a protective layer on the surface of your skin to prevent moisture loss and the unwanted effects of environmental hazards.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
Research shows that humectants (to pull in water) paired with occlusives (to lock it in) work best for the cracked skin on your soles in particular, so look out for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, shea butter, panthenol, and petroleum jelly.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Petroleum jelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petroleum%20jelly. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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