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Petroleum jelly can be used as a lubricant, though it probably isn't appropriate anywhere that outgassing might be an issue. It's also shouldn't be used for situations where there is significant heat or contact with fluid in order to avoid contamination.

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What can you use as a rubber lubricant?

You can use a silicone-based lubricant or a specialized rubber lubricant, such as silicone grease, to lubricate rubber components. Avoid using petroleum-based products like vaseline, as they can degrade the rubber over time.


What type of lubricant can make the condomn break?

Oil-based lubricants such as petroleum jelly, baby oil, or lotion can weaken latex condoms and make them more likely to break. It is recommended to use water-based or silicone-based lubricants with latex condoms to reduce the risk of breakage.


How do you make petroleum jelly in to liquid?

Fill up a small container (like your sink) with hot water. Make sure the bottle is tightly closed, so no water may get in, and let the bottle sit in the hot water for 5-10 minutes. The lotion is liquid again when you can shake the bottle and hear it moving.


Did Robert chesebrough first discover petroleum jelly or did the first nations?

Robert Chesebrough is credited with the commercial discovery and popularization of petroleum jelly in the 19th century. However, the substance itself was used long before by Indigenous peoples, who utilized the naturally occurring material for various purposes, including skin protection and healing. Chesebrough refined and marketed it, leading to its widespread use and recognition today.


Why is lipstick easily removed by petroleum jelly but not by water?

Like dissolves like. Lipstick is made of greasy or polar molecules, and so is petroleum jelly. Water is a polar molecule. Just like oil and water don't mix, nor does water and lipstick. Water is good at removing polar molecules (like salt for instance), but not good at removing grease. That is why you have to use soap to clean clothes -- because water alone does not remove grease or oils.See the Related Questions for more about how soap works.

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Can you use petroleum jelly as a lubricant for skin on skin or should you still use something like KY jelly?

I think either would get sticky after a while, petroleum jelly might stain the sheets. You could use a higher grade massage oil or lotion, some are even edible.


What is the use of petroleum jelly?

Petroleum jelly can be used for different things,One thing it is used for is if you have dry or cracked skin use it as a lotion.Another thing is many people use it for their own personal lubricant.


How do you use anal dildos?

First cover the item with a lubricant or if don't have lubricant use vegetable oil or Vaseline (petroleum jelly). Then insert the item slowly into either your or your partner's anal hole.


Is lubricant used for mastrbation?

Yes. Better to use water soluable lubricant as K-Y jelly.


Best use of petroleum jelly?

Male masturbation


What type of lotions will you use on your breast?

Use any, petroleum jelly is good.


Are there any side-effects when you use Vaseline on the skin?

a lot of people are allergic to petroleum jelly, which is what Vaseline is, so yes, there can be side effects. Also it is actually drying to the skin, long term, so it's slightly counterproductive to use it as a moisturiser. It is also not suitable as a sexual lubricant if condoms are also being used as petroleum jelly damages latex, thus rendering the condom unsafe.


Does petroleum jelly contain acid?

No, petroleum jelly does not contain acid. It is made from a mixture of mineral oils and waxes, so it is generally considered safe for skin use.


Is it safe to use petroleum jelly as lubricants on prostate milking?

yes


How can you encapsulate petroleum jelly?

Petroleum jelly can be encapsulated by filling a gelatin capsule with the desired amount of petroleum jelly using a syringe or pipette. The capsule can then be sealed and stored for later use. Alternatively, petroleum jelly can be incorporated into a solid form such as a lip balm or lotion bar for easy application.


What can guys use as lubracent?

It depends on what you want to lubricate? At a guess, medical standard petroleum jelly (vaseline) or baby oil - if the lubricant is to be used in a sexual context. Any thin oil will do if you are simply lubricating a bicycle chain!


What do you do about chapped lips?

Use Chapstick. Apply a thick coat before sleeping and a thin coat all day. You could also use petroleum jelly if you want. Another treatment is to put petroleum jelly on your lips then use a soft toothbrush and "brush" your lips. That'll remove the dead cells or something off.