Part 4: How to Correctly Use Petroleum Jelly (“Slugging”)

While baking soda doesn’t belong on your face, petroleum jelly is a dermatologist-approved tool when used correctly:

• Lock in Moisture (“Slugging”): Apply a thin layer of Vaseline over hydration-focused serums or gentle moisturizers overnight to trap water in dry skin.
• Protect Chapped Areas: Use it on cracked lips, raw nostrils during a cold, or chafed knuckles to shield skin while it heals.
• Heal Minor Cuticles & Wounds: Keeps superficial scrapes moist, which prevents scabbing and speeds up natural tissue repair.
• Skip on Active Acne: Avoid applying thick petroleum jelly over active breakouts, as occlusives can trap acne-causing bacteria.

👇 DON’T MISS PART 5: SAFE ALTERNATIVES FOR SMOOTH SKIN!