@holistickaboushi: Nivea isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.🤬 Vaseline Petroleum Jelly has been associated with "purity" for generations, but petroleum jelly does originate from petroleum processing. The ingredient is a refined mixture of hydrocarbons that works primarily as an occlusive, meaning it forms a protective barrier on the skin that reduces moisture loss rather than directly adding water to the skin. That mechanism is exactly why petroleum jelly is commonly used for dry or irritated skin. However, petroleum-derived does not automatically mean unsafe or impure. Properly refined petrolatum used in cosmetics is processed to meet safety and purity standards. Claims about "hidden fragrance" also depend on the specific Vaseline product: some scented versions contain fragrance, while standard Vaseline Original is generally marketed as 100% petroleum jelly. The important distinction is between the petroleum origin of petrolatum and the highly refined cosmetic ingredient that ultimately reaches the blue container. #nivea #health #toxic #knowledge #fyp

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