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"  Discovered in Pennsylvania oil wells in 1859, petroleum jelly started out as a go-to healer for cuts and burns. But now, the list of its benefits has grown exponentially. Everyone knows that the oil-based beauty staple, which has both moisturizing and lubricating properties, can help keep diaper rash at bay or relieve chapped skin. However, that&amp;#039;s not all it&amp;#039;s good for. See our list below. 1. Open your nail polish bottle with ease. Using a cotton swab and a small dab of Vaseline, spread the jelly inside your nail polish cap. The Vaseline will prevent the nail polish from sealing the lid shut, which makes it easier to remove it the next time you want to paint your nails. 2. Make perfume last longer. Dab small amounts of Vaseline on your pulse points \u2014 your wrists, behind your ears, behind your knees, and even on your ankles \u2014 before you spray on your favorite fragrance. The Vaseline absorbs the scent for a more lasting effect. 3. Protect your skin when you dye your hair. If you&amp;#039;re an avid user of boxed hair dyes, you know it&amp;#039;s tricky to avoid getting dye on your skin. Vaseline can help. Spread it along your hairline to create a layer of protection before application. Not only does it make clean up a breeze, but you&amp;#039;ll avoid getting color all over you skin. 4. Save your cuticles. Even if you&amp;#039;re not using petroleum jelly as an all-over skin moisturizer, you might want to dab some on your cuticles each night. It can keep you from developing cracked, dry fingertips. 5. Help you become a manicure master. A nail painting novice? This tricks is for you. Apply a thin layer of Vaseline around the edges of your nails, so if you make any mistakes, the polish won&amp;#039;t stick. 6. Exfoliate your lips. Simply add a bit of sugar to Vaseline and apply it to your lips. Rubbing them together for a few seconds will remove any flaky skin. Then, rinse off the sweet exfoliator and add a thin layer of petroleum jelly to your lips to moisturize them. 7. Create lush lashes. If you&amp;#039;re running low on your fave mascara, Vaseline is an easy alternative. Brush on a small amount of the jelly to make your lashes pop. 8. Prevent Swimmer&amp;#039;s Ear.Vaseline could save your ears if you swim a lot. Dip a little on a cotton ball and then mold the cotton ball into each ear before you dive into the water. This keeps any unwanted moisture out. 9. Alleviate chaffing. Runners, athletes, or anyone who strolls a lot in hot, sticky weather, knows that chaffing can be a painful way to ruin a nice summer day. Spread a small amount of Vaseline on vulnerable areas \u2014 like between your thighs or under your armpits \u2014 for instant relief. [From GoodHousekeeping.com] Related:5 New Ways You Should Be Using Cotton Swabs9 Skin Treatments You Can Make YourselfA Flat Iron May Be Able to Color Your Hair "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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