- Protects skin
- Forms an occlusive barrier
- Melts into skin
Petroleum Jelly is a mixture of mineral oils, paraffin and microcrystalline waxes that, when blended together, create something remarkable - a smooth jelly that has a melting point just above body temperature. The result - it literally melts into skin, flowing into the spaces between cells and the gaps in our lipid barrier. Once there, it re-solidifies, locking itself in place.
Petroleum Jelly serves two functions:
- Protects skin from the effects of weather and exposure
- Forms an occlusive barrier to the natural water loss of skin so skin that is dry and chapped is protected from drying elements. It enables skin softening moisture to build up naturally from inside the skin itself.
