Is vaseline safe

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Vaseline is very safe to use on skin anywhere its really moisturizing and safe so yes you may use it on your face

-alicia

Answer 3

Yes, 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.

Answer 4

Yes vaseline is a safe product to use on the skin. Hope this helps!