A number of social media posts claim that Vaseline is “toxic” and carcinogenic. Because the product is widely used as a skin protectant, these claims have gained attention online. However, our investigation finds that they misrepresent how cosmetic- and pharmaceutical-grade petrolatum is regulated and used. Social Media Posts Social media posts say Vaseline (petroleum jelly) […]
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Vaseline, the widely recognized petroleum jelly, has an interesting history. But did its inventor, Robert Chesebrough, really consume a spoonful of it daily? And did he demonstrate its wound-healing properties by burning his skin? Let’s delve into the truth. Social Media Claims Recently, a Facebook user shared a message claiming that Robert Augustus Chesebrough, the […]
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The original video was posted on March 2022 and they mentioned that the video is scripted and created for entertainment purpose only. A video showing a police officer putting Vaseline on an ATM card and wrapping it up in an aluminium foil to withdraw any amount of cash is widely circulating on social media. Users […]
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