Vaseline for Skin Tag Care: Step-by-Step Guide

Important Note

Vaseline (petroleum jelly) does not remove skin tags by itself. It can help protect and moisturize the skin before and after treatment.

What You’ll Need

• 1 tablespoon pure Vaseline (petroleum jelly)
• Optional: 2 drops tea tree oil
• Optional: ½ teaspoon aloe vera gel
• Cotton swab (Q-tip)
• Bandage (optional)

Step 1: Clean the Area

1. Wash the skin around the skin tag with mild soap and water.
2. Pat the area dry with a clean towel.

Step 2: Prepare the Mixture

1. Soften 1 tablespoon of Vaseline if needed.
2. Mix in the aloe vera gel and tea tree oil (optional).
3. Stir until smooth.

Step 3: Apply

1. Use a clean cotton swab.
2. Apply a thin layer of the mixture around the skin tag and surrounding skin.
3. Cover with a small bandage if desired.

Step 4: Leave Overnight

• Leave the Vaseline on overnight.
• Wash the area gently the next morning.

Step 5: Repeat

• Apply once each night.
• Continue until the skin has healed if the tag has been professionally removed.

Storage

• Store the mixture in a clean container.
• Keep at room temperature for up to one month.

Safety Tips

• Do not cut, burn, or pull off a skin tag at home.
• Do not use on infected, bleeding, or suspicious skin growths.
• Stop using if irritation develops.
• See a healthcare professional if the growth changes color, bleeds, grows rapidly, or is painful.

What Vaseline Can Do

• Helps keep skin moisturized.
• Protects the skin while it heals.
• May reduce dryness and irritation after treatment.

What Vaseline Cannot Do

• It does not dissolve or remove skin tags.
• There is no reliable evidence that it can make skin tags fall off overnight.