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You should always exercise caution when using petroleum based products on or in your body.
One of the major concerns is that there is no way of determining how many PAHs, or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are contained in petrolatum. PAHs are potent pollutants and have been identified as carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic.
Petrolatum is listed as a probable human carcinogen in the European Union's Dangerous Substances Directive.
As a barrier product it performs well, it's great for putting around your hair line to protect your skin from hair dye, but that's where it's redeeming qualities end.
There are far safer products available, such as Shea butter.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoVaseline is very safe to use on skin anywhere its really moisturizing and safe so yes you may use it on your face
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∙ 9y agoYes, Vaseline is a product that contains pure petroleum jelly and is safe for the skin. This is a product used for many decades on babies due to is purity content.
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∙ 12y agoYes vaseline is a safe product to use on the skin. Hope this helps!
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Is it safe to put vaseline on your vj?
Yes, it is safe; vaseline is a very mild agent.
Is putting petroleum jelly in your anus safe?
Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) itself is safe, but it will weaken latex condoms.
Is petroleum jelly safe?
Petroleum jelly, like Vaseline, is not bad for you, just don't eat it. It is safe for babies and the elderly, not to mention everyone in between!
Is vaseline art glass safe to use?
That doesnt make any sense. I think because of the uranium some people think it's not safe but it is.
When was No Vaseline created?
No Vaseline was created in 1991.
Is vaseline a mixture or a compound?
Vaseline is a mixture.
Can you use vaseline in your sinuses for dryness?
I would not recommend it. Try SinusMend, its safe and vastly helps with sinus dryness. I would not recommend it. Try SinusMend, its safe and vastly helps with sinus dryness.
Is it safe to put vaceline in your Rubik's Cube or should you wait to put in silcone?
Use silicon Because Vaseline will just eat the cube.
Does Vaseline melt plastic?
Latex dissolves in Vaseline.
Can germs live in Vaseline?
Hi there are germs in vaseline
Can you fry chicken using vaseline?
No, Vaseline is NOT edible.
Is it safe to eat Vaseline?
Vaseline was discovered by a New York chemist, Robert Chesebrough. He found a thick sticky substance blocking oil rigs which stopped drilling and was considered to be a nuisance. He ate a spoonful a day for "good health" and lived to the age of 96.
