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Why Skip Petroleum Jelly on Lips Before Heading Out in the Cold? Expert Frostbite Warning

Why Skip Petroleum Jelly on Lips Before Heading Out in the Cold? Expert Frostbite Warning

Chapped lips from winter cold might make Vaseline tempting, but avoid applying it before going outside.

Biophysicist Boris Kingma, cited on RTL Nieuws, explains: Fats like petroleum jelly insulate skin and trap moisture, which can freeze in cold air—increasing frostbite risk.

Explore full cold-weather protection tips from RTL Nieuws.