How to Use petroleum jelly in a Sentence

petroleum jelly

noun
  • And rub petroleum jelly on the edges of the cutouts to seal in moisture.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Next, rub petroleum jelly on the edges of the cutouts to seal in moisture.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Apply petroleum jelly to the burn two or three times each day.
    — Tolu Ajiboye, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Just keep in mind that putting petroleum jelly on your lashes can leave them feeling heavy and sticky.
    — Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
  • After all, isn't this just petroleum jelly with a few extras mixed in?
    — Chloe Irving, Health.com, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Do not twist or jerk the tick or use home remedies such as petroleum jelly, heat or waiting for the tick to fall off.
    — Arkansas Online, 22 June 2021
  • Cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly make a good fire starter and can help get a fire going more quickly.
    — Kraig Becker, Popular Mechanics, 14 Feb. 2019
  • Once the dye is rinsed away, use body wash and a washcloth or loofah to remove excess petroleum jelly.
    — Tracee Cornforth, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024
  • For an easy on-the-go method, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to a small area of the skin, and then spray your cologne.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Cover a cotton ball in petroleum jelly and put it in your outer ears during a bath.
    — Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Also be sure to not cover a tick with petroleum jelly or nail polish remover, or try to coax it out with heat.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2019
  • Don’t have it on hand or worried about the potential mess petroleum jelly can create?
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
  • But the public has a couple of concerns about petroleum jelly.
    — Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2021
  • And then finally the routine comes to a crescendo with good old petroleum jelly.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 21 Mar. 2021
  • No brand names, for one, which is why the actors say petroleum jelly instead of Vaseline.
    — WIRED, 1 Nov. 2023
  • First, wash the eyebrows and use a Q-tip to put a protective coat of petroleum jelly on the skin around the brows.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
  • By far the best fire starter is made by sticking a bunch of cotton balls in a plastic baggie with a handful of petroleum jelly.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 8 May 2017
  • Researchers have found that putting petroleum jelly along your hairline and ears to prevent staining.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 Aug. 2024
  • The other, the researchers told the students, was just petroleum jelly.
    — Alexander Spinelli, STAT, 28 Oct. 2019
  • Prices vary, but a tub of tallow balm at Target costs about $15 more than a tub of petroleum jelly.
    — Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The expert suggests using a sealant such as clear polyurethane, vegetable oil, or petroleum jelly.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
  • My cousins used to call me Vaseline baby because my parents would coat me in petroleum jelly.
    — Allison Tsai, SELF, 16 May 2022
  • Though it’s made by Vaseline, this eczema cream isn’t your typical petroleum jelly.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Owners can coat the dog’s paws with it before a walk; petroleum jelly, like Vaseline, can also work.
    — John Surico, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2018
  • Boyce, on the other hand, recommends skipping the petroleum jelly in favor of hand cream.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Aug. 2022
  • Then, rub petroleum jelly on the edges of the cutouts to seal in moisture; this will help your masterpiece stay intact and keep rot at bay a little longer.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Simply lather a thick coating of petroleum jelly onto the scratch.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Simply lather a thick coating of petroleum jelly onto the scratch.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Simply lather a thick coating of petroleum jelly onto the scratch.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
  • The video was displayed alongside a walk-in cooler that featured an exercise bench cast in petroleum jelly.
    — M.h. Miller, New York Times, 15 May 2024

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