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40 Uses for Vaseline You Never Knew Before

Relieve an Irritated, Itchy Scalp

There are many different causes of an itchy scalp, such as sunburn, dry skin, and irritations or allergies to hair products, among others. However, one thing is clear: regardless of the cause, an itchy scalp is extremely uncomfortable to deal with – and scratching only makes the problem worse, plus increases the risk of infection if you break the skin.

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There is hope, however, in the form of Vaseline. It’s recommended that people with a dry, itchy scalp rub a fair amount of the jelly onto the affected area and then leave it for around half an hour to allow it to work. After it’s been washed out, it should have moisturized and soothed the irritated area.