Mixing garlic and Vaseline is a great way to help your skin and nails. It acts like a natural medicated shield for rough and irritated areas. This “thick and pungent” balm works well because the sulfur in the garlic helps kill germs while the petroleum jelly stops the “cracked” and “burning” feeling on your heels and cuticles. It is an easy and cheap way to fix stubborn nail fungus and keep your skin feeling protected and smooth. It makes your skin feel soft and calm right away.
Instead of buying expensive store ointments or chemical fungal creams, this simple kitchen and vanity duo helps your beauty stay healthy. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how much faster your skin heals!
Why Garlic and Vaseline are Good for Your Skin
- Kill Fungus and Bacteria: The allicin in the garlic acts as a powerful antiseptic, taking away the “yellow” and “itchy” look of infected areas.
- Deep Moisture Barrier: The Vaseline acts like a tiny seal to keep the garlic juices pressed against the skin all night.
- Heal Deep Cracks: It acts like a tiny liquid bandage to wash out the “sharp” and “sore” feeling of dry heels.
- Soften Calluses: The minerals and oils help the hard skin stay very flexible and makes your feet look tidy.
How to Prepare the Garlic and Vaseline Healing Balm
This is the best way to get the spicy power to work fast on your skin.
Ingredients:
- 3 fresh cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of Vaseline
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 small glass jar
Instructions:
- Peel: Remove the dry skin from the garlic cloves until they are white and smooth.
- Grate: Rub the garlic against a fine grater to make a very wet and spicy pulp.
- Squeeze: Put the pulp into a cloth and squeeze hard to get the fresh garlic juice into a bowl.
- Mix: Add the Vaseline and the olive oil to the garlic juice.
- Stir: Move your spoon in circles for 3 minutes until the white jelly turns into a creamy paste.
- Store: Put the balm into a clean glass jar and keep it in a cool, dark spot.
- Clean: Wash the area you want to treat with warm water and dry it very well.
- Apply: Rub a thick layer of the garlic balm over your nails or dry heels before bed.
- Cover: Put on a pair of old cotton socks to keep the balm on your skin and off your sheets.
- Result: Your skin will look very clear and your heels will be soft.
Three Simple Tips
- Nightly Use: Apply this balm every evening for one week to see the best results for your nail fungus.
- Fresh Juice: Use fresh, snappy garlic to make sure the sulfur levels are very high for your skin.
- Spot Test: Apply a tiny bit of the balm to your arm first to help you know if your skin is too sensitive for the garlic.
One Last Tip
You will know the Garlic and Vaseline Secret is working when your “nails look pink” and your “heels feel like silk!” It is a great way to look after your health with simple items from the vegetable basket and the medicine cabinet.
