Vaseline. Application in various areas of our life.

Vaseline is a mixture of solid paraffin hydrocarbons and mineral oil. This liquid is viscous enough, does not have a pronounced taste and smell. In case of incomplete cleaning its color can vary from black to yellow, completely natural substance is transparent. Mix this liquid with any oil, except castor.

Petrolatum. Application in various fields.

This substance is used in the most diverse spheres of our life. It all depends on the type of petroleum jelly. He can be:

1. Technical.

2. Medical.

3. Cosmetic.

Vaseline, used for technical purposes, is purified to the least extent, it contains a large number of impurities. The color of this substance is from dark brown to light yellow. This petroleum jelly smells of kerosene. Its use in industry serves the following purposes:

- protection of metal parts from corrosion,

- impregnation of electrical insulators,

- Vaseline is also known as grease contacts.

Such a substance has various acids in its composition, so it can cause irritation on contact with the skin.

Vaseline, the use of which is very popular for cosmetic procedures and for medical purposes, has a transparent or white color. There are many folk recipes using this multifunctional liquid that help us stay beautiful. Here are some of them:

· If you smear Vaseline with cracks on the heels, and leave it on problem areas for the night, in the morning you can completely forget about the discomfort.

· Lubrication of the cuticle with this liquid is not inferior in effectiveness to expensive nail care products.

· Regular application of petroleum jelly on the eyelashes and eyebrows will help them become thicker.

· To have soft and gentle lips is simple enough. This will help scrub from a mixture of petrolatum and sugar. From this substance in its pure form, you can also make a perfect lip balm.

· Vaseline, the use of which is popular and as a face cream, is excellent for winter time, unlike moisturizing products of industrial production.

How is this substance used for medical purposes?

Such a product can be recognized by its snow-white color, since it has the highest degree of purification. Vaseline, the use of which is common and for medicinal purposes, is used as follows:

· As a basis for all kinds of liniments and ointments, as well as for suspensions of medical preparations for intramuscular injections.

· As a mechanical laxative (ingested). The principle of its action is to lubricate the intestinal walls, as well as to soften the hardened feces.

· To cleanse the body of fat-soluble poisons - gasoline, kerosene, carbon tetrachloride, benzene.

· To facilitate the insertion of a catheter, enema or vent tube if urgent medical attention is required.

· With severe burns and wounds, as petroleum jelly is an excellent disinfector.

Above are not listed all the options for which you need Vaseline. It is also popular among fishermen, as they lubricate this substance with a bait for a better catch. Use it and the artists when applying makeup, and housewives to combat rust and polish furniture. It is known that the population of the Amazon coast applied petroleum jelly when preparing food (so that the products do not burn).

This substance has practically no contraindications to use (except for individual intolerance). In very rare cases, petroleum jelly can cause an allergic reaction. When the first signs appear, it is necessary to wash off this viscous liquid with a swab of cotton wool, and then rinse the affected areas thoroughly with warm water and soap.