Vaseline for Eyebrows: Does it Help Them Grow? (3 of 3)

How to Use Petroleum Jelly for Your Eyebrows

To Begin Using Petroleum Jelly for your brow treatment, you can start off with a very small amount. Start by cleaning your face and removing all makeup, especially from your eyebrow area. Next, take a small amount of petroleum jelly either on a Q-tip or on your clean fingertip. Lightly coat the hairs of your eyebrows with the petroleum jelly, while brushing in an upward and outward motion into your preferred eyebrow shape. You can leave the jelly on your brows for several hours or even overnight if your skin tolerates the feeling well. Once you are ready to remove the jelly, cleanse your face with your normal skin cleansing routine. One thing to note is you should always avoid applying too thick a layer of petroleum jelly to the brows. Too much can leave the area greasy and can even accidentally migrate up to the eyes.

Is Vaseline Safe Around the Eye Area?

Petroleum jelly is generally tolerated well by most people when applied externally. But one rule of thumb to keep in mind is to be very careful around the eye area, which is extremely delicate. Use clean hands or a clean application tool to apply the Vaseline, and always avoid getting any of the produce onto the eyes directly. If any of it does enter your eyes and causes any irritation or persistent discomfort, it is best to rinse the eye area immediately and seek medical attention if the issue persists.