Whether it be for the skin, for the lips, for the nails…(yes, for the nails), petroleum jelly has become a part of our winter skin care cosmetics set. Obviously, most of us have used petroleum jelly for the lips at one point in time or another. It is also great for softening feet and is a major component of most lotions.
People wonder what role petroleum jelly plays in helping nails cope with winter. Well, for starters, we all know that our cuticles, even though they’re made up of dead cells, are still sensitive to that harsh winter wind. So here’s a tip to avoid weak, splitting nails. One, get enough water intake. Not too much, but not too less either. Two, make a nightly routine of massaging petroleum jelly into your nails. This will soften them up and make your nails more fresh and alive.