Vaseline vs Natural Oils: Why It Matters for Black Skin

Let’s be real: Vaseline raised a lot of us.

We grew up with it on our nightstands, in our bags, on our knees before school photos. It was the fix for ashiness, the shine for your lips, the “don’t leave the house without it.”

But here’s the thing: Vaseline doesn’t actually feed your skin — it just covers it.
That shine? It’s a layer sitting on top. Once it wears off, the dryness comes back even harder.

Why that matters

Petroleum jelly acts like cling wrap. It seals everything in — moisture, yes, but also sweat, oil, and bacteria.

If your skin’s dry underneath, it can’t breathe or heal properly.
And for Black skin — which already produces more natural oils and needs balance, not blockage — that can lead to clogged pores, little bumps, or dull texture.

So while Vaseline’s good in a pinch, it’s not what your skin’s actually thirsty for.

Your skin wants food, not plastic wrap

Natural oils don’t just sit there — they sink in.
They work with your skin instead of trapping it.

That’s why balms made from plant oils and butters (like shea, jojoba, and squalane) hit different:

• They feed your barrier instead of coating it.

• They bring back that rich, even tone without the greasy shine.

• They make dry, ashy patches soft again — not slippery.

When your skin gets what it needs, it stays soft longer. You don’t have to keep reapplying just to look alive.

The new kind of shine

Forget the heavy glow that leaves marks on your clothes.
Think skin that looks alive, hydrated, and smooth — even hours later.

That’s what we made Nooks Universal Balm™ for:
A petroleum-free balm that melts into skin instead of sitting on top.
It’s soft, subtle, and real — like the glow you had before winter hit.

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