petroleum jelly
noun
: a neutral unctuous odorless tasteless substance obtained from petroleum and used especially in ointments and dressings
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Editor’s tip: Applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly around the base of your nails will create a barrier and prevent a messy application.
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Siena Gagliano, Allure, 5 Mar. 2025
Keep nails hydrated daily: Apply a moisturizing product like petroleum jelly to minimize brittleness and protect nail polish from chipping.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
The American Academy of Dermatology Association says shingles rashes should be washed with a fragrance-free cleanser, coated with pure petroleum jelly, and covered with a clean, nonstick bandage daily until the blisters are completely healed.
—Brittany Risher, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
For those with dry or eczema-prone skin, Dr. Boakye recommends layering a urea cream with petroleum jelly for an effective overnight treatment.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
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Siena Gagliano, Allure, 5 Mar. 2025
Keep nails hydrated daily: Apply a moisturizing product like petroleum jelly to minimize brittleness and protect nail polish from chipping.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
The American Academy of Dermatology Association says shingles rashes should be washed with a fragrance-free cleanser, coated with pure petroleum jelly, and covered with a clean, nonstick bandage daily until the blisters are completely healed.
—Brittany Risher, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
For those with dry or eczema-prone skin, Dr. Boakye recommends layering a urea cream with petroleum jelly for an effective overnight treatment.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Petroleum jelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petroleum%20jelly. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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