Vaseline can create the illusion of moisturized, hydrated skin, all the while clogging and suffocating your pores! It’s water-repellent and not water-soluble, meaning it seals your skin so that moisture does not leave your skin. In reality, you are drying out your pores by keeping out air and moisture. The thick texture makes it difficult to cleanse from the skin. Slathering Vaseline on your unwashed face will cause breakouts because it essentially seals in the dirt. Opt instead for more natural alternatives with products containing beeswax, coconut oil, olive oil, shea butter and cocoa butter.
Rebecca Lord is the Chief Marketing Officer at John Casablancas Modeling and Career Centers, where she leads strategic marketing to grow brand visibility. With over a decade in copywriting, social media, and ROI-driven campaigns – plus 14 years as a freelance copywriter and designer – she specializes in messaging that resonates and delivers results. She’s based in Greater St. Louis.
