Semi-solid consistency; spreads well on my skin
This petroleum jelly comes packaged in 6-ounce plastic jars with a lid that opens by lifting the lid and closes by pressing the lid down on the jar to snap it shut.<br />There is no inner security seal; but, these jars are packaged neatly in tight plastic, and when I opened a jar, the petroleum jelly was smooth all over, and not disturbed.<br /><br />This petroleum jelly has a semi-solid consistency and is soft & smooth to the touch.<br /><br />I sniffed the jar, and could not smell a scent.<br /><br />It feels gentle on my skin. It spreads well as I applied it to various areas of my body.<br />I make sure, when I am applying this, to spread just a thin layer.<br />note: on my skin, the dead skin cells will slough off; if I put on too much petroleum jelly, it makes it harder for the cells to slough off, and will also trap dirt/debris/bacteria.<br /><br />On the product description page, the 2nd picture at the upper right left side (2nd picture out of 7 pictures) states, "..tested and approved by dermatologists..."; however, I examined the label on the front and on the back of the jar, and did not see any mention of this. When claims are made, I like to see them on the label.<br /><br />Currently, I am using this on my dried, cracked skin for the past 3 weeks, and it's helped the skin close together, and eased the pain.<br /><br />On the bottom of the jar, there is a manufacturing date (9/2020) and an expiration date (8/2023).<br /><br />Overall, I like how well my skin has responded and that this petroleum jelly did not irritate my skin.
Rating: 4 stars