Comments on: Does Vaseline permanently darken lips? http://bionic-beauty.com/vaseline-darken-lips/ Achieve Powerful Beauty!™ Sat, 12 May 2012 16:13:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Bionic Beauty http://bionic-beauty.com/vaseline-darken-lips/comment-page-1/#comment-22915 Bionic Beauty Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:29:53 +0000 http://bionic-beauty.com/?p=1347#comment-22915 Hi Lenar, Welcome to Bionic Beauty! I'm glad you have had excellent results with using Vaseline on your lips. However, please be careful when stating that it will not darken anyone's lips. The goal on Bionic Beauty is to inform readers- about new products, ingredients, makeup looks, tips, etc. And one thing that works for one person, certainly may have negative results on another. I mainly published this article to let fellow Bionic Beauties know that it is a documented, and studied, potential side-effect to their skin. That said, lips will typically not show any darkening because they are already darker with pigmentation and less porous than elbow or knee skin. I hope this helps and I truly hope to see you around BB in the future! Best regards, Jami Hi Lenar, Welcome to Bionic Beauty!
I’m glad you have had excellent results with using Vaseline on your lips. However, please be careful when stating that it will not darken anyone’s lips. The goal on Bionic Beauty is to inform readers- about new products, ingredients, makeup looks, tips, etc. And one thing that works for one person, certainly may have negative results on another. I mainly published this article to let fellow Bionic Beauties know that it is a documented, and studied, potential side-effect to their skin. That said, lips will typically not show any darkening because they are already darker with pigmentation and less porous than elbow or knee skin.

I hope this helps and I truly hope to see you around BB in the future!
Best regards,
Jami

]]> By: lenar http://bionic-beauty.com/vaseline-darken-lips/comment-page-1/#comment-22892 lenar Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:27:17 +0000 http://bionic-beauty.com/?p=1347#comment-22892 no guys i tell you it wont darken your lips i use it every winter and my lips are always of the same color. no guys i tell you it wont darken your lips i use it every winter and my lips are always of the same color.

]]> By: Bionic Beauty http://bionic-beauty.com/vaseline-darken-lips/comment-page-1/#comment-22311 Bionic Beauty Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:43:44 +0000 http://bionic-beauty.com/?p=1347#comment-22311 Hi there, I certainly was not posting this article to be a proponent of lighter skin or to condemn darker skin tones. I simply wanted my readers to be aware that IF they are pale skined, some ingredients in petrolatum based gels/creams/lotions can cause skin darkening on your more porous body parts (lips, bottoms of feet, elbows, knees, etc). Please be advised that Vaseline or petrolatum based products WILL NOT darken your skin tone all over. They do not function as sunless tanners. I hope this helps explain things. I really meant no offense, but I am certainly glad you raised the questions you did, since it has allowed me to clarify my intentions with this article. Best regards, Jami - Editor/Founder of Bionic Beauty™ Hi there, I certainly was not posting this article to be a proponent of lighter skin or to condemn darker skin tones. I simply wanted my readers to be aware that IF they are pale skined, some ingredients in petrolatum based gels/creams/lotions can cause skin darkening on your more porous body parts (lips, bottoms of feet, elbows, knees, etc).

Please be advised that Vaseline or petrolatum based products WILL NOT darken your skin tone all over. They do not function as sunless tanners. I hope this helps explain things. I really meant no offense, but I am certainly glad you raised the questions you did, since it has allowed me to clarify my intentions with this article.

Best regards,
Jami – Editor/Founder of Bionic Beauty™

]]> By: Darker skin is nice most peeps want it http://bionic-beauty.com/vaseline-darken-lips/comment-page-1/#comment-22220 Darker skin is nice most peeps want it Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:58:09 +0000 http://bionic-beauty.com/?p=1347#comment-22220 ...sorry, but since when has darker skin been 'icky'? Choose your words carefully. I for one would certainly use Vaseline/p jelly if it meant I could have a year-'round olive glow! Who wants to be pale and interesting?! I'd rather be dark and intriguing. …sorry, but since when has darker skin been ‘icky’?
Choose your words carefully.
I for one would certainly use Vaseline/p jelly if it meant I could have a year-’round olive glow! Who wants to be pale and interesting?! I’d rather be dark and intriguing.

]]> By: Tashi http://bionic-beauty.com/vaseline-darken-lips/comment-page-1/#comment-16245 Tashi Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:34:08 +0000 http://bionic-beauty.com/?p=1347#comment-16245 I LOVE Curel lotion. I have been using it daily for years, including on my face. My facial area, including around my eyes, never have an adverse reaction to it. I don't have many wrinkles, which could be due in part to genes. The woman at the salon who does my eyebrows is jealous (and we're both 40). :-) It beats using expensive creams specifically made for the face, which I have tried (and some have caused me agony). And for around $8, a big bottle of Curel lasts a looooong time. I wouldn't be without it, especially during Minnesota winters. I LOVE Curel lotion. I have been using it daily for years, including on my face. My facial area, including around my eyes, never have an adverse reaction to it. I don’t have many wrinkles, which could be due in part to genes. The woman at the salon who does my eyebrows is jealous (and we’re both 40). :-) It beats using expensive creams specifically made for the face, which I have tried (and some have caused me agony). And for around $8, a big bottle of Curel lasts a looooong time. I wouldn’t be without it, especially during Minnesota winters.

]]> By: Top 8 Classic Beauty Products | Bionic Beauty™ http://bionic-beauty.com/vaseline-darken-lips/comment-page-1/#comment-16167 Top 8 Classic Beauty Products | Bionic Beauty™ Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:32:27 +0000 http://bionic-beauty.com/?p=1347#comment-16167 [...] it’s fallen off my radar. I used to slather my feet with Vaseline until I heard about the possible skin darkening properties. And Chanel No. 5 just isn’t the right fragrance for me. I have two small bottles and just [...] [...] it’s fallen off my radar. I used to slather my feet with Vaseline until I heard about the possible skin darkening properties. And Chanel No. 5 just isn’t the right fragrance for me. I have two small bottles and just [...]

]]> By: John Clark http://bionic-beauty.com/vaseline-darken-lips/comment-page-1/#comment-10454 John Clark Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:51:16 +0000 http://bionic-beauty.com/?p=1347#comment-10454 Hey linked to your article in one of my newsletters. Thanks for the interesting discussion. Hey linked to your article in one of my newsletters. Thanks for the interesting discussion.

]]> By: TheSmileShop » Lip Enhancement: At-Home Method http://bionic-beauty.com/vaseline-darken-lips/comment-page-1/#comment-6909 TheSmileShop » Lip Enhancement: At-Home Method Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:59:00 +0000 http://bionic-beauty.com/?p=1347#comment-6909 [...] Does Vaseline Permanently Darken Lips? [...] [...] Does Vaseline Permanently Darken Lips? [...]

]]> By: Bionic Beauty http://bionic-beauty.com/vaseline-darken-lips/comment-page-1/#comment-6898 Bionic Beauty Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:26:52 +0000 http://bionic-beauty.com/?p=1347#comment-6898 Hi Denise, I do not think it will cause a noticeable difference on skin that is already dark, however light/fair skinned people may notice the change. Such as darker foot soles. I used to use Vaseline myself before bed on my knees, feets, hands, and nose when I would be sick (you know, red "tissue nose"). Now, I try to use petroleum-free products whenever possible since I have super light skin. Here is some background reading on petroleum and hazards- Current Occupational & Environmental Medicine (book) by Joseph LaDou: http://books.google.com/books?id=ubtMpW5BWVwC&pg=PA289&lpg=PA289&dq=petroleum+skin+darkening&source=web&ots=jEIJuzDM97&sig=jP5QSmZQfBIlmkgpd8QEF2TU0bY&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=10&ct=result "Are African American Skin Products Different?" article by Margaret M. Bell: http://www.upublish.info/ezineready.php?id=188581 Contact Dermatitis & Hyperpigmentation from Petrolatum, by Howard Maibach, University of California Hospital: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119617381/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0 (Unfortunately, you have to have a subscription to the site to download the article...) but here's a partial copy: http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/552008_3 and finally Principles of Toxicology Environmental & Industrial Applications (book) by Phillip Williams: http://books.google.com/books?id=Ui5nEQzC9usC&pg=PA164&lpg=PA164&dq=petroleum+hyperpigmentation&source=web&ots=yzAs0w600n&sig=o8i7VpGVtqyTdGTe6KgKEqkhW_Q&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result I will note that most research shows the pigmentation changes are not found on all people, it's just something that *can* be a side effect, also the pigmentation changes are found to fade back to normal after repeated use is stopped. Basically it's just something to be aware of- since you have no side effects from using the petroleum jelly or Vaseline, you're on the good side. It did darken my skin and I even had some dermatitis after I had used it. But my skin has become very sensitive since I've "grown up". :) I hope these articles help everyone. It really isn't an exact science when it comes to our individual skin care. The best we can do is be informed and make the best decisions for our unique bodies. Cheers, BB (Jami) Hi Denise, I do not think it will cause a noticeable difference on skin that is already dark, however light/fair skinned people may notice the change. Such as darker foot soles.

I used to use Vaseline myself before bed on my knees, feets, hands, and nose when I would be sick (you know, red “tissue nose”). Now, I try to use petroleum-free products whenever possible since I have super light skin.

Here is some background reading on petroleum and hazards-

Current Occupational & Environmental Medicine (book) by Joseph LaDou: http://books.google.com/books?id=ubtMpW5BWVwC&pg=PA289&lpg=PA289&dq=petroleum+skin+darkening&source=web&ots=jEIJuzDM97&sig=jP5QSmZQfBIlmkgpd8QEF2TU0bY&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=10&ct=result

“Are African American Skin Products Different?” article by Margaret M. Bell: http://www.upublish.info/ezineready.php?id=188581

Contact Dermatitis & Hyperpigmentation from Petrolatum, by Howard Maibach, University of California Hospital: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119617381/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0
(Unfortunately, you have to have a subscription to the site to download the article…) but here’s a partial copy: http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/552008_3

and finally Principles of Toxicology Environmental & Industrial Applications (book) by Phillip Williams: http://books.google.com/books?id=Ui5nEQzC9usC&pg=PA164&lpg=PA164&dq=petroleum+hyperpigmentation&source=web&ots=yzAs0w600n&sig=o8i7VpGVtqyTdGTe6KgKEqkhW_Q&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result

I will note that most research shows the pigmentation changes are not found on all people, it’s just something that *can* be a side effect, also the pigmentation changes are found to fade back to normal after repeated use is stopped.

Basically it’s just something to be aware of- since you have no side effects from using the petroleum jelly or Vaseline, you’re on the good side. It did darken my skin and I even had some dermatitis after I had used it. But my skin has become very sensitive since I’ve “grown up”. :)

I hope these articles help everyone. It really isn’t an exact science when it comes to our individual skin care. The best we can do is be informed and make the best decisions for our unique bodies.

Cheers,
BB (Jami)

]]> By: HomeSpaGoddess http://bionic-beauty.com/vaseline-darken-lips/comment-page-1/#comment-6896 HomeSpaGoddess Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:39:12 +0000 http://bionic-beauty.com/?p=1347#comment-6896 Where in the world did you hear this? I've been using Vaseline on my lips and feet my entire life and they are both the same color they have always been. This sounds like some urban legend. A LOT of black people (myself included) use Vaseline to moisturize and I think some jerk started this rumor because of that. Not funny. Have you seen science data to prove this? Where in the world did you hear this? I’ve been using Vaseline on my lips and feet my entire life and they are both the same color they have always been.

This sounds like some urban legend. A LOT of black people (myself included) use Vaseline to moisturize and I think some jerk started this rumor because of that. Not funny. Have you seen science data to prove this?

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