petroleum jelly
noun
: a neutral unctuous odorless tasteless substance obtained from petroleum and used especially in ointments and dressings
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After pumpkins are carved, methods such as using bleach spray and petroleum jelly, or avoiding heat sources can keep your pumpkin fresh.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Avoid petroleum jelly, which may encourage fading.2 Avoid sun exposure: Protect your tattoo from direct sunlight by wearing long sleeves, scarves, hats, or other coverings.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Keeping the affected skin area clean and applying petroleum jelly to blisters that have opened may support the healing process.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
They’re loaded with vitamin E and petroleum jelly to give lips a glassy, plush finish.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Avoid petroleum jelly, which may encourage fading.2 Avoid sun exposure: Protect your tattoo from direct sunlight by wearing long sleeves, scarves, hats, or other coverings.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Keeping the affected skin area clean and applying petroleum jelly to blisters that have opened may support the healing process.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
They’re loaded with vitamin E and petroleum jelly to give lips a glassy, plush finish.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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“Petroleum jelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petroleum%20jelly. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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