with a gentle moisturizer if your skin feels dry.
Petroleum jelly is especially useful when the main problem is moisture loss. By creating an occlusive barrier, it can help keep water in the outer layer of the skin. Hydrated skin often looks plumper and smoother, which can make some fine lines appear temporarily softer.
This is why someone may notice a difference after using a moisturizing mask even though the underlying wrinkles have not disappeared. The effect is primarily cosmetic and temporary rather than a permanent reversal of aging.
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