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Old 20 March 2009, 05:08 AM
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Comment: Hi! On Saturday I told my mom that I put Vasoline on the spots
of my face that have dry skin before I go to sleep. She then informed me
that after years of use, Vasoline makes hair grow on your face! Is this
true (God I hope not)?
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Old 20 March 2009, 05:36 AM
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Is that were true, wouldn't it be marketed as the new, prescriptionless Rogaine?
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Old 20 March 2009, 05:56 AM
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Is that were true, wouldn't it be marketed as the new, prescriptionless Rogaine?
Well, think of it this way - have you ever seen a bald greaser? Well, have you?
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Old 20 March 2009, 05:27 PM
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She then informed me that after years of use, Vasoline makes hair grow on your face!
That's not Vasoline, honey. That's hormones. It sucks, but accept it.
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Would explain all those babies out there is incredible hairy bums.
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Old 23 March 2009, 11:01 AM
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As long as you use Vaseline you'll be OK.
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Old 23 March 2009, 08:37 PM
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If Vaseline can do this what would more advanced moisturisers do?
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Comment: Hi! On Saturday I told my mom that I put Vasoline on the spots
of my face that have dry skin before I go to sleep. She then informed me
that after years of use, Vasoline makes hair grow on your face! Is this
true (God I hope not)?

Well, do you have any hair on your face? See, simples.

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Old 24 March 2009, 09:42 AM
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If Vaseline can do this what would more advanced moisturisers do?
I prefer not to know, but the question in the OP was not about Vaseline. It was about Vasoline, whatever that is.
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Old 24 March 2009, 11:37 PM
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I prefer not to know, but the question in the OP was not about Vaseline. It was about Vasoline, whatever that is.
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