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vasevine

Scientific Name: Clematis viorna

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: IL (leatherflower), PA (vase-vine leather-flower)

       

Vaseline: A Timeless Skin Care Staple

Vaseline, a brand synonymous with petroleum jelly-based products, has been a household name for generations. Owned by the Anglo-Dutch company Unilever, Vaseline offers a range of products, from the classic petroleum jelly to specialized lotions and lip therapies.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Brand Name: Vaseline
  • Owner: Unilever (Anglo-Dutch company)

Uses and Applications

  • Skin Protection and Moisturizing: Vaseline is primarily known for its ability to protect and lock in moisture, making it effective for dry and itchy skin.
  • Lip Care: Vaseline Lip Therapy products soften, soothe, and repair the lip barrier, locking in moisture.
  • First Aid: Historically, Vaseline was promoted as an ointment for scrapes, burns, and cuts, becoming a staple in first aid kits.
  • Cosmetic Uses: Beyond its moisturizing properties, Vaseline has various unconventional uses, including protecting skin during furniture distressing and as a barrier for lip protection.

Manufacturing and Quality

  • Triple Purification: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly undergoes a unique triple purification process to ensure its purity.

Quirky Facts

  • Vaseline is celebrating over 140 years as a cult classic product.
  • Vaseline was originally promoted as an ointment for scrapes, burns and cuts.
  • Unilever once drove two giant pairs of lips made out of clay to promote Vaseline Lip Therapy.

Availability

  • Vaseline products are widely available online and in stores, including Boots, Amazon, Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Morrisons.

The Vaseline Healing Project

  • The Vaseline Healing Project is an aid effort in partnership with Direct Relief, focusing on improving skin health worldwide. Viola Davis is the celebrity spokesperson for the campaign.