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

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...

I know I'm not the first person to have purchased this based on the makeup guru Kandee Johnson's recommendation. She said she uses it every night to seal moisture into her skin--and her skin is FLAWLESS. I used it in imitation of her, putting it ontop of my toner and moisturizer, at night. I will say that it definitely yields the desired effect-- healthy, moist, and smooth skin. It does not clog your pores or give acne-- AT ALL! I honestly love the way my skin feels in the morning after using it. All in all, I think this is a wonderful product, and I prefer it over vaseline. (The fact that it is un-petroleum is probably why it is so much better!)My two criticisms: These will probably be irrelevant if you aren't using this as a nightly face moisturizer, but since that's why I purchased it, I wanted to share it's two negative traits as a face care product. First, the smell. It's definitely NOT a bad smell, but it has a vaseline/petroleum smell that is just not as pleasant as most moisturizers. Secondly, it is extremely thick (as expected) and sticky, so it's not particularly pleasant to wear on the skin. The good news is, in the morning, your skin feels incredible and not at all sticky. But the bad news is, your hair might stick to your face during the night, and it could get on your pillowcase. Its just thick and cumbersome compared to regular moisturizers.Overall, I would recommend this product! I am happy with it, and glad that I purchased it. While it may not be my go-to moisturizer, I am very glad to have it in my arsenal of beauty products.

Nice product. Helping my dry patches

Alba un-petroleum jelly is great for dry skin, removes make up gently, no scent, and aids any skin irritation. I appreciate that there is no animal testing, no artificial colors, paraffin free, and most importantly, no petroleum.I use this jelly everywhere! Great product for a great price. I took away one star because of how thin the product is which really helps in absorption.

This stuff is my favorite! I only have to use a dime size amount on feet at night or during day for super soft feet. It’s healed my cracked heels and kept other areas of my feet from calluses. Amazing! I keep one in the car and one at home.

Safe version of Vaseline as it does not contain petroleum. We use this religiously in our household.

Nice, fresh branding, same great product. Long expiration date, 2.5 years. The main ingredient is non-organic castor seed oil. There is no mention on tube of whether this is hexane free.

I wish I had known before purchasing that the ingredients have changed, but there's nothing about it in the listing or even on their website. It contains Rapeseed Oil now. This is one of the most genetically modified (GMO) crops in North America. It's not something I feel safe using on my skin. If you're going to use an inferior seed oil, the least you could do is choose an organic or non-GMO source, but nope. Unlike the sunflower oil it is not a certified organic ingredient. What a disappointment.