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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.
What else can I help you with?
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 petroleum jelly an oil?
No, contrary to popular belief, petroleum jelly is in fact a jelly.
Is there latex in patroleum jelly?
No, petroleum jelly does not contain latex. Petroleum jelly is made from petroleum, while latex is derived from the milky sap of rubber trees. They are two different substances with different chemical compositions.
Why is it called petroleum jelly when it is made with petrolatum and not some oil?
Petroleum jelly is made from petrolatum, a mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum. The name "petroleum jelly" comes from the fact that it is derived from petroleum, not necessarily from being an actual jelly made from oil.
How do you preserve eggs with petroleum jelly?
You don't put eggs in petroleum jelly to preserve.
How much petroleum is in petroleum jelly?
a bit
Does petroleum jelly have gasoline in it?
No, petroleum jelly does not contain gasoline. Petroleum jelly is made from a mixture of mineral oils and waxes, while gasoline is a refined petroleum product used as fuel for engines.
Is petroleum jelly a compound word?
Yes, "petroleum jelly" is a compound word because it consists of two separate words ("petroleum" and "jelly") that are combined to create a new term.
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.
Does petroleum jelly help zits go away?
All I know is that toothpaste helps drying them out.
