If you’re looking for a very simple homemade skincare recipe, this Clove + Vaseline Overnight Beauty Balm shown in the video requires only two main ingredients: whole cloves and petroleum jelly.
In the video, whole cloves are added directly to Vaseline, stirred into the jelly, and the finished balm is applied to the face as part of a nighttime skincare routine. The recipe is especially suited to people looking for a rich moisture-sealing treatment for dry, rough, or mature-looking skin.
Here’s how to prepare and use it.
🌿 Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 2 tablespoons petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
- 5–10 whole cloves
- A clean bowl or small cosmetic jar
- A clean spoon or cosmetic spatula
The video adds the cloves directly into a large Vaseline container. At home, however, it’s better to make a small test batch rather than altering the whole jar.
🧴 Why Use Vaseline?
Petroleum jelly is the main moisturizing base of this recipe.
It works primarily as an occlusive, creating a protective layer over the skin that reduces moisture loss.
This can be particularly helpful when the skin feels:
- Dry
- Tight
- Rough
- Flaky
- Dehydrated
When used overnight, petroleum jelly can help keep moisture in the skin for several hours.
The result is often skin that feels softer, smoother, and more supple the next morning.
🌿 Why Add Cloves?
Cloves are aromatic flower buds traditionally used in many homemade beauty preparations.
They naturally contain compounds including eugenol, which gives cloves their characteristic aroma.
In this recipe, the cloves are kept whole and mixed into the petroleum jelly rather than ground into a powder.
This is important because you don’t want coarse clove particles acting as a harsh facial scrub.
🥣 How to Make Clove + Vaseline Beauty Balm
Step 1 – Prepare the Vaseline
Place approximately 2 tablespoons of petroleum jelly into a clean bowl or small cosmetic container.
There’s no need to make a large batch.
A small quantity is easier to keep clean and allows you to test how your skin responds.
🌿 Step 2 – Add Whole Cloves
Add approximately 5–10 whole cloves to the petroleum jelly.
The video scatters the cloves directly over the surface of the Vaseline.
Keep them whole rather than crushing or grinding them.
🥄 Step 3 – Stir Thoroughly
Use a clean spoon or cosmetic spatula to stir the cloves through the petroleum jelly.
Continue mixing until the cloves are distributed throughout the balm.
The texture of the Vaseline itself should remain:
Thick → Smooth → Glossy → Easy to Spread
🫙 Step 4 – Keep the Mixture Covered
Place the finished balm in a clean container and close the lid tightly.
The cloves can remain inside the mixture during storage, as demonstrated in the video.
When applying the balm, however, take only the surrounding petroleum jelly rather than rubbing the whole cloves directly over your face.
🌙 How to Use Clove + Vaseline at Night
The video demonstrates applying the mixture directly to the face.
For a complete nighttime routine:
Cleanse → Moisturizer → Thin Layer of Clove + Vaseline Balm
Start by washing your face with a gentle cleanser.
Apply your normal moisturizer if you use one.
Then take a very small amount of the balm with clean fingers.
Warm it between your fingertips and gently spread it across dry areas of the face.
🤏 How Much Should You Apply?
You don’t need much.
Approximately a pea-sized amount or less is enough for most of the face.
The goal is to create a thin moisture-sealing layer—not a thick mask.
If you have combination skin, concentrate the balm on dry areas such as the cheeks rather than applying it everywhere.
🌙 Leave It Overnight
Once applied, leave the thin layer on while you sleep.
Petroleum jelly remains on the surface of the skin and helps slow moisture loss throughout the night.
In the morning, cleanse normally.
✨ Benefits of Clove + Vaseline Beauty Balm
💧 1. Helps Lock Moisture Into the Skin
This is the primary benefit of the recipe.
Petroleum jelly forms an occlusive layer that helps reduce water loss from the skin.
Applied after moisturizer, it can help maintain hydration overnight.
✨ 2. Helps Dry Skin Feel Softer
Dry or rough skin can feel noticeably more comfortable after using a rich occlusive product.
By morning, skin may feel:
Softer → Smoother → More Supple
🌿 3. Adds a Botanical Element From Cloves
Cloves naturally contain aromatic plant compounds, most notably eugenol.
This gives the recipe its characteristic botanical component and distinguishes it from simply applying plain petroleum jelly.
🌟 4. Helps Improve the Appearance of Dryness
Dehydrated skin can make texture and fine lines appear more prominent.
When the surface of the skin is well moisturized, it may temporarily look:
Smoother + Plumper + Fresher + More Radiant
👩🦳 5. Particularly Useful for Dry or Mature-Looking Skin
Skin can become increasingly dry with age, making richer moisturizing products particularly appealing.
This balm is mainly intended to address:
- Dryness
- Rough texture
- Flaky-looking skin
- Tightness
- Dehydrated appearance
- Loss of softness
🌙 6. Simple Overnight Skincare
One advantage of this recipe is its simplicity.
Instead of combining many different ingredients, it uses just:
Whole Cloves + Petroleum Jelly
This makes it quick and inexpensive to prepare.
📅 How Often Should You Use It?
For your first attempt, start with:
2–3 nights per week.
See how your skin responds before increasing the frequency.
If you have very dry skin, you may prefer to use an occlusive treatment more regularly.
For oily or combination skin, applying it only to dry areas may be more comfortable.
💡 Tips for Better Results
For the best moisturizing effect, apply the balm after your regular moisturizer.
Think of the routine as:
Hydrate → Moisturize → Seal
The Vaseline is the sealing step.
Also, avoid taking the cloves themselves out of the jar and rubbing them over your face. The whole cloves are part of the infusion-style recipe, not a physical exfoliant.
During the daytime, continue using your normal moisturizer and sunscreen.
🫙 Storage
Keep your Clove + Vaseline Balm in a:
Clean + Dry + Tightly Closed Container
Store it somewhere cool and away from direct sunlight.
Always use clean, dry fingers or a cosmetic spatula.
Because this is a DIY modification of an existing cosmetic product, making small batches is preferable.
⚠️ Important Note About Cloves
Cloves can be irritating to some skin types, particularly sensitive skin.
Before applying the recipe across your face, perform a patch test with a small amount.
Stop using it if you experience persistent:
- Burning
- Redness
- Itching
- Swelling
- Irritation
Avoid the eyes and broken or irritated skin.
Also, don’t substitute several drops of concentrated clove essential oil for the whole cloves shown in the video. Clove essential oil is much more concentrated.
🌿 Recipe at a Glance
INGREDIENTS
🧴 2 tablespoons petroleum jelly
🌿 5–10 whole cloves
HOW TO MAKE
Add Vaseline to container → Add whole cloves → Stir thoroughly → Close the container → Keep clean and dry.
HOW TO USE
Cleanse → Apply moisturizer → Take a small amount of balm without the cloves → Spread a thin layer over dry areas → Leave overnight.
MAIN BENEFITS
💧 Helps reduce overnight moisture loss
✨ Helps dry skin feel softer and smoother
🌿 Incorporates whole cloves as the botanical ingredient
🌙 Creates a rich overnight moisturizing layer
🌟 Helps dehydrated skin appear more supple and refreshed
👩🦳 Particularly suited to dry and mature-looking skin
✨ Final Thoughts
This Clove + Vaseline Overnight Beauty Balm is an extremely simple two-ingredient recipe inspired by the video.
The basic formula is:
Whole Cloves + Petroleum Jelly → Rich Overnight Beauty Balm
Its main practical benefit comes from petroleum jelly’s ability to seal moisture into the skin, helping dry or rough skin feel softer and smoother after an overnight application.
Keep the recipe simple, use only a thin layer, avoid rubbing the cloves directly against your skin, and patch test before making it a regular part of your routine.
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