Vaseline is a mixture of solid paraffin hydrocarbons and mineral oil. This liquid is quite viscous, does not have a pronounced taste and smell. With incomplete cleaning, its color can vary from black to yellow, a completely natural substance is transparent. You can mix this liquid with any oil, with the exception of castor oil.
Vaseline. Application in various fields.
This substance is used in many different areas of our lives. It all depends on the type of petroleum jelly. He can be:
1. Technical.
2. Medical.
3. Cosmetic.
Vaseline, used for technical purposes, is the least purified, it contains a large amount of impurities. The color of such a substance is from dark brown to light yellow. This petroleum jelly smells like kerosene. Its use in industry serves the following purposes:
- protection of metal parts from corrosion,
- impregnation of electrical insulators,
- Vaseline is also known as contact lubricant.
Such a substance has various acids in its composition, so it can cause irritation in contact with skin.
Vaseline, the use of which is very popular in cosmetic procedures and for medical purposes, has a transparent or white color. There are many folk recipes using this multi-functional fluid that help us stay beautiful. Here is some of them:
· If you smear Vaseline cracks on the heels, and leave it in problem areas for the night, in the morning you can completely forget about the discomfort.
· Lubricating the cuticle with this fluid is not inferior in effectiveness to expensive nail care products.
Regular application of petroleum jelly on eyelashes and eyebrows will help them become thicker.
· Having soft and delicate lips is quite simple. This will help a scrub from a mixture of petroleum jelly and sugar. From this substance in its pure form, you can also make a wonderful lip balm.
· Vaseline, the use of which is popular as a face cream, is great for the winter season, unlike moisturizers in industrial production.
How is this substance used for medical purposes?
Such a product can be recognized by its snow-white color, since it has a high degree of purification. Vaseline, the use of which is common for medicinal purposes, is used as follows:
· As a basis for all kinds of liniment and ointments, as well as for suspensions of medications for intramuscular injection.
· As a mechanical laxative (taken orally). The principle of its action is to lubricate the intestinal walls, as well as to soften hardened feces.
· To cleanse the body of fat-soluble poisons - gasoline, kerosene, carbon tetrachloride, benzene.
· To facilitate insertion of a catheter, enema, or vent tube if urgent medical attention is needed.
With severe burns and wounds, because petroleum jelly is an excellent disinfectant.
Not all options are listed above for what Vaseline is needed. It is also popular with fishermen as they grease the bait with this substance for a better catch. Both artists use it when applying make-up, and housewives to deal with rust and polish furniture. It is known that the population of the Amazon coast used petroleum jelly in cooking (so that the products would not burn).
This substance has practically no contraindications for use (with the exception of individual intolerance). In very rare cases, petroleum jelly can cause an allergic reaction. When its first signs appear, it is necessary to wash off this viscous liquid with a cotton swab, and then thoroughly wash the affected areas with warm water and soap.