Petroleum jelly works like an oil-based makeup remover to dissolve makeup and make it easier to wash off. With stubborn eye makeup, use a minimal amount on a cotton bud and rub it gently across your lashline to break up the waterproof mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow and false eyelash glue. Follow up with your regular facial cleanser.

If you haven’t heard of this viral skincare trend, slugging refers to applying a layer of petroleum jelly as a facial moisturiser before heading to bed. Petroleum jelly is a potent occlusive that traps hydration and moisture as it forms a protective barrier.

Apply the thinnest amount possible, place a towel over your pillowcase and go to sleep. Wash your face in the morning to degrease.

Slugging is best for people with dry skin or impaired skin barrier. Oily and acne-prone skin types might want to reconsider.

Banking on petroleum jelly’s occlusive prowess, apply petroleum jelly on any part of the body that’s feeling dry, rough and cracked – lips, eyelids, elbows, cuticles, knees, heels and ankles, for example. You could also apply liberally to your hands and feet and put on a pair of gloves or socks after.

With a bit of sugar or salt, the resulting paste can double as a lip or body scrub to gently exfoliate and slough off dead skin cells. Do it with the lightest pressure possible to prevent damage to the skin barrier.

Looking to extend the wear from the last of your lipstick? Mix it with some petroleum jelly to make a tinted lip balm. You can also mix it with powder blush or highlighter to create a dewy cream blush or highlighter.

Whether it is split ends or baby hairs, have them tamed by rubbing a small amount of petroleum jelly. The same trick can be employed to create a slick braid too.

Before dyeing your hair, apply a layer of petroleum jelly along your hairline, ears and neck to prevent the hair dye from staining the skin. Similarly, applying it around your nails before a manicure can help you easily remove of any mistakes.

Even if you don’t get chafing during exercise, petroleum jelly can be used to lubricate the areas around the bra straps or shoes to keep them from rubbing the skin raw. Likewise, if your baby is dealing with a diaper rash, petroleum jelly can help mitigate the issue.

Because petroleum jelly helps with moisture retention, it has been found to help minor cuts and scrapes (such as shaving nicks) heal more effectively (I can personally attest to this too). Apply the petroleum jelly after disinfecting the wound and use a plaster, if necessary, to keep it in place.

Perfumes and fragrances last longer on skin that’s moisturised and hydrated. Dab petroleum jelly on the pulse points before spritzing perfume to help the scent last longer.

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