The CHEAPEST Skincare Product that you MUST Have! | The Budget Dermatologist 

Girl I’ve been using Vaseline under my eyes since I was 20! My mom taught me this little trick and at 70+ years old her skin is practically flawless!

I like to use it around my hair line, neck, and ears when I'm dying my hair darker at home. It helps prevent my skin from staining from the hair dye.

My grandmother was born in 1890. When I was young she told me she started using vaseline on her face as a young woman. She passed at age 75 with NO wrinkles on her face. Staying out of the sun was a big factor but the use of vaseline I believe gave her that smooth, gorgeous skin. I have been subscribed for a while because I positively love your tell it like it is when it comes to not over spending on skin products. This blew me away that you are recommending something my grandmother knew about over 60 years ago.

I've always used Vaseline for my lips and to take eye makeup off. I've never understood the hype around other products. I guess I'm cheap. It became kind of a joke with my daughters because I never went anywhere without my little jar of Vaseline. I kept it at my bedside for dry lips. I'm glad to know that what I did for years being cheap was actually the best treatment. Who knew?

When I was in band we used Vaseline on some of the instruments to make sure the parts slid together well (trombones, even the pieces of flutes where they join together)

I use the generic version - petroleum jelly. Petrolatum. It’s even cheaper and it’s the EXACT same thing. I also love petroleum based balms and ointments. Aquafor, cerave, and cetaphil all have amazing versions. Even aveeno has a wonderful baby balm that’s mostly petroleum jelly. My favorite is A+D ointment, and that includes lanolin. The lanolin might be an allergen for some people, but for those who tolerate it, it’s the best. A+D makes the most difference in my skin.

Vaseline saved my daughter’s skin in two ways. 1) Diaper rash - applied over Triple Paste, and 2) for extremely dry skin apply Vaseline over body oil or lotion

My mom used Vaseline as her moisturizer and had the most beautiful skin. In our harsh Midwest Winters, I use it in place of lip balm and also will slather a layer on my feet and then put on a pair of socks before bed. I wake up with super soft feet in the morning!

I literally shrieked when you revealed that Vaseline was the product you were going to showcase in this video! I've done most of the things listed, but I forgot that it's a cuticle healer - so much cheaper than fancy cuticle oils and probably more effective too. Great video!

I love this! When I was a kid in the 70’s, my minimalist mom had a bottle of shampoo, a bar of ivory soap and a tub of Vaseline in the bathroom. Who knows where I got it but, at 9 or 10 years old I was totally into primping and pampering. That tub of Vaseline was my what I had to work with, lol. Lots of Vaseline face masks for me. 😂 Now I love the CereVe healing ointment just a little bit more than Vaseline (but it’s still great) Have a beautiful day! 💕

after a mastectomy, my plastic surgeon told me to ONLY use Vaseline on the incisions, nothing else. She was quite adamant. I healed well, with minimal scarring.

don't forget you can use it on the posts of your earrings if you're sensitive to the metals!

I’m a big believer in Vaseline. My Derm told me years ago to use it after skin biopsies and never use Neosporin. Vaseline is so versatile and inexpensive. Winner.

I’ve used it for 40 years as an eye make up remover and it saved the area around my eyes on accident 😂 We had no advice back then!,,😮

I have used Vaseline for my lips in colder months forever and it worked. I even put a small amount in my nostrils at night (in Winter only) to avoid noise bleed in extreme dry cold conditions, it is magical! I also use a vaseline/cream for my body as a moisturizer, love it. I feel like a baby!

My grandmother used vasoline as barrier cream to trap in her eye cream and on her lips. She also always wore a hat outdoors and had beautiful skin until she passed at 97 It was a depression eta standard for face and lips

I bought all kinds of creams for the heels on my feet being dry & cracked started using Vaseline (With sock) I’m amazed at how much better it’s worked than all the foot creams I wasted money on!

I love Vaseline, and always have. It works like a charm at removing eye makeup, especially mascara.

I just bought some for under my eyes. I have always stayed away from Vaseline but you convinced me to try it. I have taken many of your suggestions and they have been spot-on. Thank you!

I’ve been using cerave healing ointment for all of those things and can’t live without it

I started using petroleum jelly on my lips after being frustrated with dry lips in Canadian winter. All the lip balms that I bought did not take care of my dry lips, but since I started using Vaseline, I have seen a great improvement in my lips.

Your videos are sooo helpful!! I love that you are so clear and easy to follow with all your tips! Thank you so much for making great content 😊❤

Hello! I've used it on my ears to help me put my earrings back on after a year of not wearing them. They slipped right on & no bleeding 😃

I use it over my entire eye area. It helps when my eyes are itchy/irritated and keeps my lashes and brows nice. It protects my rosacea cheeks in the winter. It keeps my cuticles smooth and soft.

I have used Vaseline for many years. When living in the Midwest during cold winters my face would get so dry and wind burned. I would cleanse at night and rub in a small amount of Vaseline. It relieved the dryness and my skin was baby soft. Also use it on my lips and cuticles. I use waterproof mascara a lot, when watching tv or reading in the evening I put Vaseline on my lashes and after about 20 minutes I can remove the mascara with a tissue. No raccoon eyes and I never loos any eyelashes.

Oddly enough, I just applied it to my lips couple hours ago today, on a whim and wow. Already healed

Great show. I’ve used Vaseline as my main skin care product for at least 20 years. It’s superb for all the reasons you’ve explained. The one way I need to be careful with it is to not use on too much of my body at one time. It occludes the cells from breathing for a short time so I overheat it I apply it all over without care. My face is mostly without wrinkles at the age of 69. Much to be grateful for. Thanks for sharing the wisdom. ❤️

Yesss!! I love it! I use it for making my skin look dewy, I use it for my nose when it gets dry, my lips, under eyes, also inside my nose when an old cut opens up. It soothes the pain and heels faster.

I've never found anything that doesn't burn my under eye except Vaseline or CeraVe and aquaphor which are mostly petrolatum. I am 62 with very sensitive rosacea prone skin , Vaseline just works.

I’ve used Vaseline for make up remover and a moisturizersince I was 19 years old and all my friends have always made fun of me. I am now 50 and still use it.

I don't use petroleum jelly, but I will surely start. You're the second dermatologist I've heard to recommend it.

I do use it it was my grandma’s favorite product she used it for everything along with rubbing alcohol. BTW she was born in 1899 died at the age of 96 never wore makeup had beautiful youthful skin ❤❤❤

I remember my best friend's mother at 85 had flawless, no wrinkle skin and her secret was Vaseline on her face as a skin cream. Thank you for reminding me!

Sometimes, in the winter, I put vaseline on my hands before bed and sleep with rubber gloves on to help with very dry skin. I also used to put it on my daughter when she was a baby with sensitive skin.

I have always begin hesitant to use it because I have read is toxic, since it’s made from petroleum oils and have read about not being purified enough. So,I use instead coconut oil. I have always wanted to use vaseline on my face as I have a friend with the most beautiful skin who uses it. Thanks! The info is great!

I've used it for extremely dry skin (from bitter cold weather) on my face and body and it worked far better than anything else. Oh yes, I slug, too. My doctor had me use it instead of antibiotic ointments for healing and it was great. Thanks for spotlighting it Dr. Locke! I really appreciate your information and love your videos!

Yes! I use it under my eyes and lids when not using a retnilnyl eye cream! Thank you for sharing all these informational videos! It's a blessing 🥰

I love Vaseline! I use it on my hands for overnight slugging as well as my face and neck. My hands are super soft the next day. Thanks for sharing!

I have seen so many dermatologists and tried so many lotions and potions from. And I gotta say Vaseline is the best for my extremely dry skin.

THANK YOU!!! I really needed the info you provided in your video!!! I have been over spending big time on anti-aging serums, creams etc.

I used Vaseline since I was a kid for my lips, and then to remove eye makeup when I was older. I switched to different chapstick’s because they were new, the trend. I am back to Vaseline now and will not change again!!!

My wonderful father lived to be 94. He spent a lot of his life in the sun. When he was 5 years old, he was picking tobacco from his grandfather's tobacco fields. He also spent his life enjoying a variety of sports that kept him outside a good amount, even in his 80s. One thing that he swore by was Vaseline. He said it really made a big difference to his skin, and said that he thinks it better than anything else. Vaseline is not a moisturizer, but it will certainly help keep your skin looking young because it is a barrier. I will definitely keep Vaseline as a staple for my skin.

I do! Specially on my hands after a moisturizer. It makes a protective film, when you just have rinse your hands. Also use it on my lips. From time to time on my feet too.

Vaseline is magical. slather it on my hands before bed, put on cotton gloves. It helps my knuckles from cracking in the winter. eyebrows, helps with dry skin and grooming. Great video. most products make my skin breakout, not vaseline though.

Great advice. I use Cereve Healing Ointment and Vaseline everyday. It is a game changer.

I am going to try all your recommendations! My hands are dry and cracked from a winter heat wave in Southern California and because yes it’s still flip flop and barefoot weather here.

My round eye area has improved so much thanks to vaseline applied on the cream :)

For those still concerned about comedogenic issues, I'd check out Lab Muffin's video about those ratings.

Had multiple surgeries. Was advised to use on my scar tissue to soften them up.

I just discovered your channel today and subscribed! I broke down and started using Vaseline at night and it really calmed down the eczema on my face to a manageable level. To the point I can wear makeup without it looking that a weird mess. When it is windy or cold I put a thin coat on when I go walking.

Vaseline here too been using it for years. Great product.

I am 78. My Mom used it for as long as I can remember...so do my sister and I. I also use it under my eyes, over a gentle eye cream.

Since my teens I've used it on cuts and abrasions when swimming in salt water - no sting

Also a big fan of Aquaphor. game changer!

I just love your channel! My mother-in-law used only Vaseline and she had the most beautiful skin!

I use it all the time, have for years. Thanks for the vid, fantastic💜💜

Had Molhs surgery on my forehead. The doctor insisted I use Vaseline on the wound to keep the skin moist and not scar. No scar. Skin looks as good as before.

I have used Vaseline for everything you mentioned . It really does make sense 😅. Thanks so much for sharing .

Definitely going to incorporate it. Times are tough and really tight budget and this will definitely work into it

I've used Vaseline all my life, my nanny used it on her face every night for as long as I can remember. I always use it on my lips, broken skin, dry skin etc I don't go anywhere without it 😀

My Nan said vaseline was amazing, during WW2 my grampy bought so much skincare. Nivea from Germany before the War. Thankyou ❤❤❤ xxx New subby

I was always told not to use Vaseline on your face because it clogged the pores. So I was surprised to see you suggest it for the face.

I use it to take off waterproof mascara but mostly under my eye where my seasonal allergy makes 1 eye tear constantly. The skin gets so red & irritated. Vaseline really helps. Actually put it on my whole face last night on a whim. Felt a bit greasy!

I’ve used Vaseline since I was a kid, thanks grandma. I use it for my hands , feet and lips.

I used to use Vaseline on my face but stopped. Now I'll have to start again. I love it for my lips! I didn't realize it was a good makeup remover or good for wound care. I'll have to keep that in mind for future boo-boos. Thanks for the good info as always!

I just started using Vaseline on my face/neck 2 months ago over my nighttime moisturizing regime after I asking my 64yr young neighbour why her skin was so obviously youthful ,… I’m 58 and I’m not embellishing when I say that my skin looks noticeably softer & plumper 🤗 FYI ~ She also applies a small dab inside her nose each morning, to trap any pesky airborne Covid or other particles 😉…

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Yes I'm going to modify my skincare with using Vaseline!! Thank you so much for sharing all these helpful, LOW-COST options!!

Wow! Who knew! Thank you from a Budget Senior 🌟

I use Vaseline around my hairline when I colour my hair at home. It prevents staining on the skin 👍

I have been using Vaseline on cuts and scrapes on body and it works so fast to heal and prevent scarring. The only thing I use now for skin healing.

I have been using Vaseline since I can remember every nigh me & my sis dipped our fingers into a huge jar of vaseline & put on our lips. & we still do

Neosporin is mostly Vaseline anyway. It even says it on the tube. Which I was surprised.

I use CVS brand zinc with white petroleum. So soothing ❤

Wait! Years ago I was taught that petroleum products could cause hormone disruption and I have always avoided any product that contained them. Please look into this and let me know. Thanks

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Ponds cold cream. But they’ve changed the formula so many times over the years. I may just have to switch over to petroleum jelly. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I use Vaseline every night on my lips also I use on my neck and on my checks when is irritated because of the tretinoin works great! 😍

I use bepanthan nipple/nappy cream for my lips and it also works so well! I haven’t and won’t use other lip balms in years

Yes. I use Vasoline but I’m going to use it more! Thank you:)

I have even used it as lip gloss over my lipstick.

Hi. This is my first time viewing you on RU-vid. I’m really impressed. I don’t know how old are you. You look great but natural. I’m subscribing:)

A huge “thank you” to you. I have been so conflicted with the totally different options of the use of Vaseline. My dad always promoted Vaseline. My doctor disapproved (for no particular reason). I always keep a jar. So now I feel so much better using it without a ? 👍🏻🕊

40 years ago I had a serious bout of acne. The dermatologist recommended Vaseline as a moisturizer over the strong acne treatments. Don't know why I stopped using it.

This was definitely a great video and much appreciated!! But I've got to ask you all,, I've been told several times that petroleum is not good for our body???

Excellent info! I LOVE your videos! Could you recommend the best drug store shampoos and conditioners, especially for color-treated hair please?

I started using Vaseline more after slugging went viral plus it’s the only thing that seems to help when my skin gets irritated because it doesn’t burn.

Hi Dr. Locke, would you do a video on cold cream? My mother, who at 93 had no wrinkles, used Ponds cc to remove her makeup and cleanse her skin every night. She didn’t even wash it off; she just wiped it off with a tissue.

I wish I'd thought to use petrolatum as a cleaning balm before buying Pond's fragrance free to remove my sunscreen/make up. It would not only have been more cost effective, but I wouldn't have the little bit of stinging and blurry vision when it invariably gets into my eyes. I will definitely switch to petrolatum when I'm out of the Pond's (if not before). That said, I also use Cerave healing ointment for my lips every night as, sonce I got old fashioned braces on my teeth, I have been getting very dry lips and sometimes accidentally cut/split them trying to maneuver the expandable floss around the brackets and wires. Quite the challenge, let me tell you. 😳

I had always used Vaseline on my lips. Not too long I watched a commercial on skin care where a dermatologist said not to use it. Her reason was because it comes from the bottom of oil barrel. I didn’t think it was true but I did stop using it just in case. I’m glad she was wrong about Vaseline

I feel like kicking myself! I had Vaseline in my makeup drawer and I threw it out ! ( luckily is very cheap…) I will buy another tub for sure

I didn’t like Vaseline or petroleum jelly until I found ultra white refined petroleum jelly. It is so much better than usual yellow Vaseline.

Thanks,. This is great info. I'm gonna buy some today!

Love the vid. HOWEVER the only time I developed milia was when I used vaseline as an under eye substitute. And then I was stuck in long lockdown with the darned milia. YMMV.

I starting using aquaphor about 10 years ago at night on my eyes for a rash and it worked so well that I kept using it at night. Is Vaseline better than aquaphor?

So for years people were using Vaseline for things and then doctors began telling everyone and it was a magazine etc. how Vaseline is so bad for you as she doesn’t moisturize your lips etc. etc. that she dries up your lips etc. etc. And now we’re back to Vaseline is OK to use.

I used vaseline on my face for years until one of my acquaintances mocked me and said I need to use quality beauty products. About a week before seeing this video, I started using it again. I love to use it on my face, neck & chest when I'm home and won't be wearing makeup.

Another dermatologist said petroleum jelly is NOT good for your skin. She's also on RU-vid. But I have always used it as a chap stick! Thank you so much for all your videos, love them so much good information ❤️! Keep up tge good job!!

Great video! Can you use Vaseline as a face moisturizer? What order please? For Am and pm routine. So glad I found this channel.

Wrap a large tablespoon in wax paper. Wrap paper like a tootsie roll- it’s a fire starter. 😂

I use it instead of any other lip balm. Don't leave home without it.