Petroleum Jelly for Hair?

BENEFITS

Most petroleum jelly today is used as an ingredient in skin lotions and cosmetics, providing various types of skin care and protection by minimizing friction or reducing moisture loss, or by functioning as a grooming aid. (KEY WORDS: MINIMIZING FRICTION, REDUCING MOISTURE LOSS)

Also, petroleum jelly's effectiveness in accelerating wound healing stems from its sealing effect on cuts and burns, which inhibits germs from getting into the wound and keeps the injured area supple by preventing the skin's moisture from evaporating.  It is also used to verify medicinal use in protecting and preventing moisture loss of the skin of a patient in the initial post-operative period following laser skin resurfacing. (KEY WORDS:  SEALING EFFECT, PREVENTING MOISTURE FROM EVAPORATING).

By reducing moisture loss, petroleum jelly can prevent chapped hands and lips, and soften nail cuticles.  This property is exploited to provide heat insulation: petroleum jelly can be used to keep swimmers warm in water when training or during channel crossings or long ocean swims. It can prevent chilling of the face due to evaporation of skin moisture during cold weather outdoor sports. (KEY WORD: REDUCING MOISTURE LOSS)

In the first part of the twentieth century, petroleum jelly, either pure or as an ingredient, was also popular as a hair pomade. When used in a 50/50 mixture with pure beeswax, it makes an effective moustache wax. It is used as a key ingredient for conditioners of Afro-textured hair.

So, Petroleum Jelly for Hair?  Yes.  Why?

1. Minimizes Friction
2. Reduces Moisture Loss
3. Sealing Effect
4. Prevents Moisture From Evaporating