Mixing Vaseline and carrots is a great way to help your skin. It acts like a natural moisture seal for your face and hands. This “thick and orange” mask works well because the beta-carotene in the carrot helps fix cells and stop the “rough” and “flaky” feeling on your cheeks and knuckles. It is an easy and cheap way to fix dull skin and keep your complexion looking bright and smooth. It makes your skin feel soft and protected right away.
Instead of buying expensive store moisturizers or chemical serums, this simple kitchen and vanity pair helps your beauty stay fresh. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how much more glow you have!
Why Vaseline and Carrots are Good for Your Skin
- Deep Vitamin Feed: The high vitamin A in the carrot helps new skin grow, taking away the “tired” and “grey” look.
- Lock in Moisture: The Vaseline acts like a tiny shield to keep the carrot juices from drying out on your face.
- Fades Dark Lines: It acts like a tiny smoothing iron to wash out the “crinkled” and “thin” feeling of dry patches.
- Softens Calluses: The thick oils help the hard skin on your elbows and heels stay very supple.
How to Prepare the Carrot and Vaseline Balm
This is the best way to get the root power to work fast on your skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 tablespoon of Vaseline
- 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil
- 1 small glass jar
Instructions:
- Wash: Rinse the fresh carrot in cool water and remove the skin with a peeler.
- Grate: Rub the carrot against a fine grater to make a very wet orange mush.
- Squeeze: Put the mush into a cloth and squeeze hard to get the dark orange juice into a bowl.
- Melt: Put the Vaseline in a small glass bowl and place it over a pot of hot water until it turns into a clear liquid.
- Mix: Pour the carrot juice and the vitamin E oil into the melted Vaseline.
- Stir: Move your spoon in circles for 3 minutes as the mix starts to get thick.
- Store: Pour the orange balm into a clean glass jar and let it sit in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Apply: Rub a thin layer of the balm onto your clean face or dry hands before bed.
- Sleep: Let the mask sit on your skin all night while you rest.
- Result: Your skin will look very bright and your face will feel like silk.
Three Simple Tips
- Night Use: Apply this balm in the evening to see the best results for your skin tone without any sun.
- Stain Guard: Use an old pillowcase when you wear this mask to make sure your good linens stay clean.
- Small Batches: Make a new jar every week to keep the carrot vitamins very active and fresh.
One Last Tip
You will know the Vaseline and Carrot Secret is working when your “skin looks bouncy” and your “face feels smooth!” It is a great way to look after your beauty with simple items from the vegetable drawer and the medicine cabinet.
