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Petroleum Jelly: Not The Devil We Believe It Is!

Dr. Natalia Spierings, UK trained, GMC registered Consultant Dermatologist & fellowship-trained skin cancer surgeon, joins the podcast to talk about the fear mongering behind Petroleum Jelly. Jeanne and Dr. Spierings do a deep dive into the origins of petroleum jelly, the common myths surrounding it and answer the ultimate question: Is it safe to use?

Key Moments

00:00 Is petrolatum, Vaseline, petroleum jelly and mineral oil all the same?

04:30 How does petroleum jelly work? Why is it so good for the skin?

06:00 Scientific evidence supporting the benefits of petroleum jelly as a moisturizer…

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