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What Are The Side Effects Of Using Vaseline Daily?

Hlo. Can v use vaseline daily. I use to apply it every nite only. Nt in day time .sum of frnds says tat using it regularly may lead to sum side effects. Is tat true. Coz ter is petroleum jelly in vaseline. Can it lead to any side effects if I use it regularly
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
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Hello,

There is no harm in applying vaseline ( Petroleum jelly) on the skin every day. It coats, moisturizes and lubricates the skin and also helps in healing minor abrasions. There are no significant side effects when it is applied on the skin.
Best wishes,
Dr. Noble Zachariah
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What Are The Side Effects Of Using Vaseline Daily?

Hello, There is no harm in applying vaseline ( Petroleum jelly) on the skin every day. It coats, moisturizes and lubricates the skin and also helps in healing minor abrasions. There are no significant side effects when it is applied on the skin. Best wishes, Dr. Noble Zachariah