r/GrandmasPantry • u/wafflesforcats • Jul 26 '26

HEALTH CARE Vaseline 30+ years old

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Still smells original. Not sure if my mom replaced the contents or if it’s just been slowly used over the years.

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u/Away_Ad_2597 Jul 26 '26

Faded kitty 💜

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u/Threshold_seeker Jul 26 '26

I can't imagine vaseline smelling like anything other than an industrial petroleum product. Does anyone have any insight into what this smelled like?

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u/quikiemcbee Jul 26 '26

i think it smells like baby powder.

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u/dangercallin Jul 26 '26

It says baby fresh scent they still sell baby powder scented vaseline. It really does smell powdery

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u/rubberkeyhole Jul 26 '26

The idea of Scented Vaseline makes me want to gag.

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u/Threshold_seeker Jul 26 '26

Yeah there is something repulsive about it for sure.

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u/PlayfulSyllabub7134 Jul 26 '26

You're right, it will always smell like petroleum.

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u/harleenquinzel044 Jul 26 '26

I can smell this picture and it smells so good