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If the burn isn't too serious, yes. It can also help with minor chemical burns.
ANS2:Do not use petrolatum on broken skin. It holds moisture and encourages bacterial growth. Use petrolatum only sparingly on sunburns and other burns that cause redness and irritation (first degree burns) only to keep the skin flexible or to reduce chafing. Read what the Mayo Clinic says about first aid for burns at the link below.
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Can you put petroleum jelly on a burn?
Petroleum jelly has many uses. Petroleum jelly may be put on a burn to help soothe it. Petroleum jelly may also reduce scarring.
What is a sentence with the word emollient?
You should not use an emollient such as petroleum jelly on a deep burn.
Is there latex in patroleum jelly?
Petroleum jelly does not contain latex. When petroleum jelly comes in contact with latex, it will dissolve the material. Petroleum jelly is a byproduct of manufacturing petroleum.
Is petroleum jelly an oil?
No, contrary to popular belief, petroleum jelly is in fact a jelly.
Who is country made it petroleum jelly?
Petroleum Jelly was made in the United States.
How do you preserve eggs with petroleum jelly?
You don't put eggs in petroleum jelly to preserve.
Is there a difference between vaseline and petroleum jelly?
no vaseline is brand name of petroleum jelly
How much petroleum is in petroleum jelly?
a bit
How is petroleum changed to petroleum jelly?
by adding waxes to base oils u can get petrolium jelly
What is peteroluem jelly?
Petroleum jelly is a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. I do not know what Peteroluem jelly is, maybe a semisolid mixture of Peters??
Does petroleum jelly have lanolin in it?
No. Petroleum jelly is a byproduct of the refining of oil. Lanolin is extracted from the skin of sheep.
What is petroleum jelly made out of?
Petroleum jelly contains a high amount of liquified oil and pig sperm
