Alba Botanica Un-Petroleum Multi-Purpose Jelly, 3.5 Oz

This stuff is fantastic for folks like me who have an allergy / sensitivity to petroleum. I used it in my lips whenever I had breakouts of eczema. It’s a great barrier jelly similar to the feel of Aquaphor - without the petroleum.

I bought my first tube of this at Whole Foods several years ago & was so happy to have found it . I rarely get out these days & can't make it to WF, so I got the brilliant idea of looking for it on Amazon. And of course there it was. The tube design has changed (does not look like the image online), but I think it's the same recipe. I have sleep apnea & thin skin, so I have frequent nose bleeds from the dry air in the CPAP machine. When I use this product in my nostrils, it makes me less apt to bleed because it softens the skin. If you use it for this, make sure the clean it out of your nose completely before you put on your CPAP, or you could contaminate the machine. This is a very nice, gentle product.

FANTASTIC..THE Best And it's non toxic!!! Works great on all areas of skin, even lips..

Bought this when I was pregnant to use on my baby! I also ended up using it on my self some. It is very hydrating and works great as lip balm or even on stretch marks! The texture is nice and not too oily! I will buy this product again.

I am a former Vaseline addict, and over the past year or two I have been slowly switching all of my products towards more natural products. Once I finished up yet another giant tub of vaseline, I knew it was probably time for me to get away from petroleum as well, so I decided to try this and see if it could compare with my beloved vaseline. I like that this product has no petrolatum, artificial colors/fragrances, parabens or phthalates and that they don't test on animals. The first 3 ingredients are castor seed oil, coconut oil and beeswax. So the ingredients are awesome! It also works (for me, anyways) pretty much just like vaseline does. I get extremely dry hands in the winter time, and what I typically use this product for is to apply a light layer to my hands, lips, and the corners of my eyes (which get really dry also) right before bed to trap in the moisture from my other lotions/creams/balms, and it works great! It honestly looks and feels just like vaseline! I only have two complaints about this. First is the scent. It is not something I ever notice really unless I actually put the product up to my nose and smell it up close, but it has kind of an unappealing scent. I can't put my finger on it, but it almost smells fake? Kind of plastic-y? Which is funny because this is an all natural product. But it really doesn't bother me that much. The other thing is the tube it comes in. Just imagine pushing vaseline through a tube like this. It isn't exactly easy. And I am sure it will only get harder after more and more of the product gets used up. It is nice how you can be sure you use every little bit of vaseline up in it's container, but this I'm sure would impossible to do that (unless you are cutting open the tube, at which point it becomes a bit unsanitary.) Overall though I really like this product. Like I said it performs JUST like vaseline does for me, so I love that! I am willing to pay a bit more and deal with the inconvenient tube though because I like the more natural ingredients. I was kind of expecting the worst with this product (skin reactions, etc.) and have been so pleasantly surprised to only have a positive experience, and I am really impressed! I highly recommend it!

I love love love this petroleum jelly alternative. It’s basically exactly the same, protects the same, has the same thickness and feelings, but isn’t made of literal petroleum. The tube could be better because once there’s only a small amount left you really gotta squeeze it. Other than that, it’s amazing. I keep on buying it for a reason. It lasts a long time (depending on what you use it for) and so I think the price is worth it.

I first bought this for a non-petroleum based balm or salve for my baby's bum. It worked as a dream. It has the consistency of petroleum jelly but the ingredients are so simple and effective. I have added essential oils as needed to it as needed. It makes a great base for topical application for EOs. It makes a good alternative to lip balm and even an additive to make up. As a cancer fighter I used it on my chest after surgery and radiation to soothe my mastectomy scars. It is so versatile it can be used for a base for massage also. It instantly soothes dry or injured skin. It holds moisture perfectly. If it seems a bit pricey it is worth it. I always keep it on hand. Pun intended...

Better than the petroleum based product of my youth, Vaseline, I have used this product since the mid '90's and love it. It forms a great barrier against the elements with beeswax, moisture rich coconut oil and soothing, protective vitamin E To protect and soothe not just lips but chapped cheeks and hands and any other body parts exposed to wind and sun. It's also gentle around the delicate eye area (still be careful not to get IN the eye) but I do use it as an eye cream near the eye as it is quite emollient. it's truly great all over the body to soothe skin so if you have any skin irritations, give this a try. It's inexpensive and might just do the trick for you if you're battling a dry skin situation that's not responding to anything else. It's plant based as well, all natural with no parabans, sulfates or artificial colors and 100% vegan, so no crazy chemicals to worry about either! Just nice, soothing relief! ~ See also my review for Now Foods EPO Massage Oil for another great dry skin remedy.

Bought this product to replace an existing petroleum based version by another brand. This product far exceeded my expectations for performance and helps heal my dry skin with exactly the same performance but the added peace of mind that it is natural ingredients. I am so glad that I decided to try the other brand increased their price so it is saving me money too switching to this, will definitely be buying again going forwards

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It’s perfect! I don’t usually write reviews, but this was a life saver that I need to share. My son has eczema and often gets diaper rashes. I found many of the zinc oxide options, including the burts bees, very drying to his skin causing further irritation. Alba’s un-petroleum jelly is amazing! Protects my son from rashes, keeps his skin moisturized, and keeps a barrier from his poops to his skin (he’s a toddler and poops 3x a day!). It’s so easy to wipe off and apply again unlike zinc oxide. I love it! Thank you so for making such a wonderful product!

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