Vaseline Original Protecting Jelly

Vaseline is one of the world's most recognized personal care brands, specializing in petroleum jelly-based products. The brand's history dates back to 1859 when Robert Augustus Chesebrough, a chemist from New York, discovered a natural waxy substance while visiting oil fields in Pennsylvania. He spent years perfecting the extraction and purification process, eventually patented it, and began selling 'Vaseline' in 1870.

While the brand originated in the United States under the Chesebrough Manufacturing Company, it became a global powerhouse following its merger with Pond's in 1955 and subsequent acquisition by the British-Dutch multinational Unilever in 1987. Today, Vaseline products are manufactured in multiple locations worldwide to meet regional demand, including facilities in the United States, South Africa, and various parts of Europe and Asia.

As of 2026, Vaseline remains a core brand within Unilever’s Personal Care business group. Unilever, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, continues to manage the brand’s global distribution and ongoing innovation in skin health and protection, maintaining its status as a staple in household medicine cabinets globally.