Apollo Petroleum Jelly: An Athlete’s Secret Weapon

Apollo Petroleum Jelly has long been a staple in every Filipino household, but did you know that  it’s an amazing tool for athletes as well? Experts agree that Apollo Petroleum Jelly is a must-have for every athlete.

According to Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon Dr. Carmelo Braganza, Petroleum Jelly can help lubricate skin areas that are predisposed to chafing. This is applicable for different types of sports like long-distance running, swimming, biking, triathlon, football, volleyball and even Filipinos’ favorite sport, basketball. “Petroleum jelly is used for lubrication and chafing prevention in sensitive areas where there’s constant contact between skin, skin and clothing and footwear. It provides a barrier that prevents it from causing irritation in the skin even, having an abrasion from the repetitive rubbing,” he shared. “For example, when doing a fun run, 10K run or full marathon, you can use petroleum jelly in particular areas around the foot (the heels and between the toes) to help prevent the formation of blisters.

Not only that, you can even use petroleum jelly for other body parts as needed. “It can be put in some sensitive areas like between the legs, in the inguinal area, sometimes near the armpit where your arm can rub on the clothing and on the inner side of the arm if there’s repetitive movement,” added Dr. Braganza.

Not only does petroleum jelly prevent chafing, it helps rejuvenate dry skin as well. According to Dermatologist Dr. Bernadette Arcilla, “Petroleum jelly is an emollient or moisturizer, and thus, it helps smoothen, and soften skin. It acts to strengthen the skin barrier, which in turn can help skin heal itself. This is why petroleum jelly is an effective tool to sooth minor burns and scrapes.” This means petroleum jelly not only prevents chafing, but also helps sooth minor injuries as well.

The best part is that petroleum jelly is exceptionally easy to use. To use Apollo Petroleum Jelly, one simply needs to apply on the skin area of choice and rub liberally. Apollo Petroleum Jelly is a great skin care product not only for athletes, but for everyone as well. For those with a little bundle of joy in the family, they can use Apollo Petroleum Jelly to help prevent their baby from getting diaper rash. Apollo Petroleum Jelly can also function as a lip balm, eye makeup remover, and hand moisturizer, proving it is a multipurpose juggernaut every Filipino family must have.

Proof that excellent quality need not be expensive, Apollo Petroleum Jelly starts at PHP29.50 for 25 grams, and goes up to PHP 142.00 for 200 grams. Apollo Petroleum Jelly is available in drugstores, leading drugstores and supermarkets and department stores nationwide.

Bike King Philippines, one of the country’s leading race organizers, kicks off 2020 with the APOLLO PETROLEUM JELLY Triathlon on February 23,2020 at Acea, Subic Bay, Olongapo. Come and be part of the country’s most recognized sprint and standard distance triathlon event, now on its 9th year. Registration is now open.