STOP Using Vaseline! Heres What to Use Instead From a Toxicologist

As a toxicologist, I always get asked ,“Is petroleum jelly safe for my lips and skin?”

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In this video, I break down the science behind petroleum-based products like Vaseline, Carmex, and Aquaphor, including concerns about polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)—compounds linked to cancer and other health risks. Plus, I’ll share safer, science-backed alternatives that actually nourish and protect your skin without the potential downsides of petroleum.

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📚 RESEARCH ARTICLES

🔗Evaluation of mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) and mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) in pure mineral hydrocarbon-based cosmetics and cosmetic raw materials: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5497826/

🔗Allergic contact dermatitis caused by white petrolatum on damaged skin: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17150171/

🔗Occlusive Dressings and the Healing of Standardized Abrasions: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2582552/

🔗Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5796020/

🔗Chronic Exposure to Petroleum-Derived Hydrocarbons Alters Human Skin Microbiome and Metabolome Profiles: A Pilot Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39024464/

🔗Metalworking fluids and malignant melanoma in autoworkers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20975563/

🔗Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Exposure and DNA Adduct Semi-Quantitation in Archived Human Tissues: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3155323/

🔗Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and associated occupational exposures: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570325/

🔗Health Risk Assessment of Dermal Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from the Use of Infant Diapers: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9691111/

🔗Evidence for cosmetics as a source of mineral oil contamination in women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21970597/

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00:00 Intro
00:45 long term use
02:55 why are experts concerned?
06:58 Safer alternatives
08:29 Myths about petroleum jelly
10:31 Benefits of switching
13:37 Conclusion