Vaseline Pure Ultra White Petroleum Jelly is a soothing ointment base for many topical therapeutic agents and is non-water soluble to help it stay on. It lubricates the skin and does not run or move once applied and is suitable for use on minor burns, lacerations, abrasions, skin donor sites, tunneling wounds, staple/suture lines, skin grafts, skin tears, circumcisions, umbilical bandages, and lightly draining wounds.