Does Vaseline Thicken Eyelashes
Ying Yearns For Longer Lashes:
Does VASELINE petroleum jelly really helps to thicken and elongate eyelashes and eyebrows?
The Left Brain Responds:
Vaseline petroleum jelly, or petrolatum, as it is technically known, is a multipurpose cosmetic ingredient. It is an excellent moisturizer because it creates a barrier layer on the skin that retards water loss. It is also used as a base for many hairdressing products because it’s heavy, greasy consistency can help control flyway hair.
Does it thicken and elongate eyelashes? I suppose that coating your lashes with any thick, greasy substance could, in theory, make them look longer and thick. But it will NOT physically increase the diameter or length of the eyelash itself. We’re sorry to tell you the Vaseline is not a great solution to lack luster lashes.
Want to know more about this miracle goop? Here are my 3 favorite facts about Vaseline petroleum jelly:
1) According to some sources, the brand name Vaseline is a combination of the German word for water, wasser (pronounced vahser), and the Greek word for oil, elaion.
2) Robert Chesebrough, the inventor of the process used to purify petrolatum, used a clever trick when hawking his product. First he`d burn his skin with acid or a flame and then he`d apply petroleum jelly to the burned area. Finally he would show the audience how his previous burn marks had healed after treatment with his miracle product. Now let`s see the Right Brain try that!
3) Despite popular misconceptions, petroleum jelly is NOT a good sexual lubricant because it is oil-based and will dissolve latex condoms. (Once again, Right Brain please take note.)
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M Says:
Re: #3,
As someone who is married and does not need to use condoms I can say that petroleum jelly is excellent as a lubricant - but yeah, it’s a poor choice for anyone who should be using condoms.
E Says:
I had surgery a few years back and they put vaseline around your eyes while in the O.R. They do this because your eyes get taped shut while your out. First applied is vaseline, then a cotton ball over each closed eye, then some non-stick medical tape. I have to say that during recovery all the visitors I had noticed how dark and lovely my eyelashes were. Not thicker, but more pronounced. I have often considered using some type of oil on my eyelashes for this reason, however, I am not sure what the health risks are?
melissa Says:
I have been using Vaseline on my whole face (it started just around my eyes and my eyelashes) very regularly for the past 2.5 months. I must say that I have noticed a change in my lashes, they are darker and more full then they have ever been. My face also looks so healthy and glowing, I also use an expensive product but the Vaseline REALLY HELPS, no joke, no bs. I am the LAST person who would ever consider putting Vaseline on my face and neck but trust me it works, just try it for one night and you will see how soft and glowing your face looks the next day. Its pretty crazy
eunice Says:
well i had no idea what everyone is talking about!!! but ill try it!!!! well for me while growing up my mum used to put vaseline on my hair and it made it grow thicker and longer than i grew up taking care of my own hair and i used up a lot of chemicals for straightning,perming etc!!! and now im 21 yrs of age and im married im loosing alot of hair especially when i comb!!! thn i thought of vaseline !!! do you think if i used it will my hair grow back?
dami Says:
well tanks ladies!you’ve really provided a solution to one of my greatest problems.ypu see,im nigerian and due to the weather and my genes,my lashes are a mess.i think i!ll try the vaseline.we’ve got lots of it over here.
sally Says:
once I put vasline on my pubes, DAMN, it looked like a beautiful garden, I’m telling you it works
vasline is the best. it made it soft and moisturized.
thu Says:
Vaseline is also a perfect lip balm.
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Kristen Says:
ew, shave your pubes. sicko.