Can Vaseline be applied overnight? Can Vaseline be washed off with water?

Vaseline is a skin care product that we have used since childhood. It is cheap and easy to use. I believe many people have it at home. There are many precautions when we apply Vaseline. Improper care may cause damage to the skin. Let's take a look.

It depends on the situation. Vaseline is a concentrate of petroleum residual oils such as paraffin heavy oil, or a mixture of pure ceresin or paraffin wax, paraffin fat to thicken mineral oil. It is widely used and can be used as a raw material for medicines and cosmetics. Generally speaking, it can be applied overnight. However, vaseline mainly relies on its non-hydrophilic and non-absorbent properties. After being applied to the skin, it forms a film on the surface to isolate the air, prevent moisture from evaporating, and keep the skin moist. For some people with oily skin, using it overnight may cause the skin to be airtight, and oil may clog the pores and cause acne, pimples, etc. Therefore, whether vaseline can be applied overnight depends on your own skin condition.

It is recommended to use cleaning products for cleaning. Because vaseline is a mineral wax that is not easily soluble in water, it cannot be completely washed away by simply washing with water. Cleaning products have the function of dissolving grease and dirt, and the cleaning effect will be better. However, the chemical structure of vaseline is stable and will not cause any irritation to the skin, so even if it is not completely cleaned, the residual vaseline will not cause skin discomfort.

It depends on the situation. Since Vaseline has a very high oil content, if you apply it on your face when your skin is not dry, it will increase the burden on your skin, causing the oil on your skin to not be discharged, and causing acne and pimples. However, if your skin is dry, applying Vaseline on your face can form a protective film on the skin surface, preventing moisture loss, isolating it from bacterial pollution in the air, and achieving the effect of moisturizing and repairing the skin. Therefore, the effect of applying Vaseline on your face depends entirely on the condition of your skin.

Generally, it is not necessary. Vaseline itself has a very high oil content, so it can be used directly to achieve the moisturizing effect, and there is no need to apply lotion. However, if you apply it together with lotion, it is recommended to use lotion first and then apply Vaseline, because Vaseline is the most moisturizing and has a strong occlusive property. Applying it last can effectively lock in moisture and nutrients, making it more effective.