Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Vaseline beauty hints

Vaseline is one of those items that everyone has in their medicine cabinet, and it has not changed since your grandmother reached into her cabinet for it 75 years ago! Most of us keep our Vaseline usage for chapped lips, skin or burn ointment, but there are many other ways Vaseline can help in your beauty routine. 

Vaseline works as a great makeup remover. It completely dissolves mascara, eyeliner, and shadow. It’s lubricated so the makeup slides right off without being rough on the skin. Despite what you may think, Vaseline can also help with inflamed cystic acne because it won’t clog pores! Try it as the last layer in your nighttime skin-care routine to help seal in the ingredients of your clarifying products.

Use a small amount as an eyeshadow primer. It makes the color richer and more vibrant. For a glossier look for evening, use a bit more. Vaseline will also tame unruly eyebrows. It will also make them look longer and thicker with no added cosmetics. A small amount on your cheeks is a great highlighter. Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist calls this the expensive skin gorgeous glow.  

Vaseline is a great moisturizer. A dab under your eyes will lock in moisture. I use it nightly on my cuticles to keep them healthy. It can be helpful when giving yourself a manicure. Spread a small amount around the nails before polish. It will catch any stray polish and you can just wipe off when your nails are dry. 

Vaseline will also act as a primer for your favorite perfume. It slows down the evaporation of the scent molecules, so scent lasts longer. Dab a small amount on your pulse points before applying perfume. 

Do you have any other uses for this inexpensive medicine cabinet staple?

Kathleen Weaver-Zech and Dean’s Team Chicago