Growing up, it felt like Vaseline was everywhere. Nearly every household had a small blue jar tucked into a bathroom cabinet, bedside drawer, or kitchen shelf. It wasn’t fancy, it wasn’t scented, and no one marketed it as a miracle product—but it was always there when you needed it.
For many families, Vaseline had dozens of uses. Dry lips, scraped knees, squeaky door hinges, stubborn makeup, cracked hands in winter—it handled all of it quietly. You didn’t think much about it. You just reached for it.
Over time, it seemed to fade into the background. Skincare shelves filled up with specialized creams, balms, and serums promising targeted results. Vaseline, by comparison, felt almost too simple.
And yet, it never really disappeared.
Plenty of people still keep a jar around. Some use it as a skin barrier during harsh winters. Others swear by it for healing tattoos, protecting cuticles, or soothing irritated skin. In rural and farm settings, it’s still used in practical, unexpected ways—like preventing frostbite on animals during cold snaps.
That’s what makes it interesting. Vaseline isn’t trendy, but it’s reliable. It doesn’t announce itself, doesn’t change much, and doesn’t ask for attention. It just works.
So now I’m curious: do you still have Vaseline at home? And if you do, what do you use it for today?