I have been using Vaseline (petroleum jelly) for 50 years. I use it on my lips (dryness) around my eyes to prevent lines and wrinkles and massage it into the inside corner of my eyes to relieve itching and a little on a q-tip when the inside of my ears itch being careful not to insert it too far. So far it has all been successful for me. Now Dr. Oz states that it has been found (petroleum) in many women with breast cancer but always says for us to be the "judge" on all the findings of all products, minerals, herbs, supplements. I am 60 years old, will continue to use Vaseline and dont have breast cancer yet.