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.
Yes, it is safe; vaseline is a very mild agent.
Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) itself is safe, but it will weaken latex condoms.
That doesnt make any sense. I think because of the uranium some people think it's not safe but it is.
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!
No, it is not safe to have Vaseline (or any petroleum-based products) around oxygen as they are flammable and can increase the risk of fire. It is important to follow safety precautions and keep petroleum-based products away from oxygen equipment.
No Vaseline was created in 1991.
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.
Use silicon Because Vaseline will just eat the cube.
Hi there are germs in vaseline
No, Vaseline is NOT edible.
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.
Vaseline won't protect you from chlamydia. You can't get chlamydia from sharing a jar of Vaseline with someone, though.