Sometimes the simplest ingredients can create the most surprising effects. A perfect example of this is the combination of petroleum jelly and salt. The combination has various applications – both at home and in our beauty regime.
Beauty care
Exfoliating Scrub: Mix together to create an effective scrub to remove dead skin cells.
Lip care: Treat chapped lips by gently applying this mixture.
Softening rough skin: Regular use on elbows and heels may result in softer skin.
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Healing properties
Cuts and burns: Apply to minor skin injuries to speed up the healing process, with the salt acting as an antiseptic and the petroleum jelly helping to retain moisture.
Home cleaning apps
Remove grease and stains: Use it to deal with oily spots and build-up.
Polishing of metals: Can clean and restore shine to metal surfaces and objects.
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Implementation tips
Mixing ratio: The general rule of thumb is one part salt to two parts petroleum jelly.
Gentle application: Massage the mixture into the skin or stained area and rinse or wipe as needed.
Safety and Precautions
Skin test: Always do a patch test to make sure there are no side effects.
Surface test: Before using it as a cleaner, test it on a small area to avoid potential damage.
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