How A Self-Taught Chemist Made Vaseline From Petroleum Jelly | Petroleum Jelly Story
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- He stumbled upon a clear goo that oil drillers kept rubbing on their hands and asked for a sample. Instead, they gave buckets for free where he went home and created one of the most widely used products in the world. 140 years later, Vaseline is still available on store shelves and being used in more ways than one.
I was born on January 9, 1837, to American parents in London, England where shortly after having me , they moved back to the U.S. and settled in New York City . My parents did all they could for me and I never had any formal education of any kind but that never stopped me from becoming a self-taught chemist . I got my first job clarifying kerosene from whale oil where all the knowledge and skills were taught on-the-job . During those days, kerosene was the only fuel source keeping homes and streets lit at night . For a few years, things went well and I thought I had a safe and secure future but then I hit rock bottom because of a new and cheaper alternative; petroleum fuel .
Competition was strong and I struggled to put food on the table as I slowly watched person after person getting fired from the company . It didn't take long until I was laid off and no one hired me because my job was seen as obsolete . In the blink of an eye, I had nothing and I was nothing. I knew that if I didn't innovate or try something new, I would become obsolete . Instead of trying to fight the petroleum industry, I decided to join them by visiting the oil fields to see for myself . So, in 1859, at 22 years old I made the difficult decision to leave what was my home and used my life's savings to buy a train ticket to Titusville, Pennsylvania.
When I got there, everyone cared about the same thing; oil . They wanted to make a quick buck and jumped on the bandwagon confident that they would all make it big . But I had other plans, I wanted to hear from the everyday worker and randomly took a tour and began speaking with the people no one cared about, the drillers, and asked them questions about their job hoping that would lead to something more . When I was done, I reached in to shake their hand to say goodbye and I immediately noticed how incredibly soft and smooth their hands were . It didn't make sense to me because he was an outdoor driller working outside with his bare hands .
Just when I was going to ask him, I noticed another driller rubbing his hands and arms with a black goo coming from the drill rods . When I asked what it was, they called it "rod wax" and that it was a useless bi-product that came from the crude oil that would stick as they drilled down . When I asked why they rubbed it on their hands, they said it helped heal cuts so they would occasionally grab some and rub it in . I knew instantly that this was what I really came for and I immediately asked if I could have samples . They did better and gave me buckets for free telling me it was worthless anyway as the laughed me off .
As soon as I returned home, I began experimenting and trying to figure out its chemical properties and if it really was some magic healer . Everyone called me a fool for turning down actual oil and wasting my time on something oil companies gave away for free . To them, I was just some poor uneducated chemist chasing after an imaginary product that would never work . There were times when I questioned if any of this was even worth it and that maybe they were right. But I'd look down at my buckets of foolish rod wax and remembered that I had a goal . So, I ignored them and decided to pursue my passion. I poured every minute of my life into what I believed in and after 10 years of experimenting and perfecting my product, I finally did it .
I triple purified the black rod wax into a clear, odorless and smooth jelly and learned that it actually didn't have any healing properties . Instead, it acted more like a protective barrier lowering the risk of infection . While doctors were still using gauze, I had discovered a new type of 'bandaid' that protected people from infections where even a simple cut killed people . I told pharmacies and begged doctors to use it, to help fight infections and heal skin, but every store I went to said the same thing, "no" and it was because I was 'uneducated' in their eyes . They turned me down and accused me of lying; being a fraud; a cheat ! I felt like my chance at ever making it had been wasted on hundreds of jars filled with jelly with no one using it because they didn't believe it worked . And then it hit me. What if I hurt myself and showed them it really did ?
Just because he's already done it, it doesn't mean you can't. #GetHustling
This is Robert Augustus Chesebrough's
I work in a warehouse full of paper which makes the indoor air exceptionally dry. I tried numerous hand creams ranging from cheap to expensive (boasting guaranteed relief and non-greasy formula) and nothing seemed to be able to prevent my fingers from getting chapped and cracked by the end of the day. Then I pulled the old jar of Vaseline out of my medicine cupboard, so old that it's still labelled as "petroleum jelly" rather than "healing jelly" and rubbed that on my hands before bed one night. The difference in the morning was immediately noticeable. Ever since I've rubbed a thin layer into my hands before heading off to work. Only a couple of weeks later my once chapped hands are now smooth and healthy looking. The greasiness is actually a feature. It forms a moisture barrier that doesn't easily wash away or rub off. And as a petroleum byproduct it's as cheap as can be. Sometimes the old things are the best.
Why do I cry when I watch the success of a person with ideas?
Because you are happy for and inspired by them. ❤
Because you wish it was you deep down ?
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@@jtspiky lol
Because you sensitive
Glad I searched for this! Ive been using petroleum jelly since highschool! Im actually still using it till this day! I have it on my lips now!
So do I I use it on my heels
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Although Vaseline is good for chapped lips, you will discover that Carmex, with petrolatum and other ingredients, is a superior lip balm.
I have it on my knob
Thank you, Dr. Robert Augustus Chesebrough. Your Vaseline product help heal my facial allergy and after several days of applying, it is much softer; no more dry skin. I’m staring to use it as a daily moisturizer and a firm believer.
Not only did he make a very successful product, that I use everyday, but it has saved countless lives. HOW COOL
Wonderful story and so inspiring. Despite the negative press it gets in some circles, I still consider it an essential product in my house. I keep a small jar on every floor. One thing though, it doesn't moisturize. It seals in moisture and forms a barrier on the skin but it doesn't moisturize (as was said at one point in the video). Again, great story!
For those reading your wonderful comment, there is one small, but important correction to be made regarding what you have written. Nowhere in the video is Vaseline said to be a moisturizer. Many people say it is, but you are correct in pointing out it is an occlusive, and this best used to seal in moisture. For that reason, it’s best to put the moisturizing product on the skin, and then occlude the moisturizer with a coating of petrolatum.
An absolutely beautiful video. The graphics, narration, and presentation come together as art and craftsmanship. Well done!
I came here looking on how this thing is processed... and I love this story! The American dream, the preseverance, and the great good that came along with it.
thank you for making this video, its very heart warming and inspirational.
Vaseline is awesome for severe dry skin and its cheep.
Great video. The story along with your fantasy graphic skills really makes this video awesome.
Omg I really enjoyed this! Hopefully more vids come soon!
Brought tears to my eyes it was so moving to me . Was curious how it was made glad I checked out this video on the original creator.
Btw i came from minute videos that's why im here.
Thanks so much for the support! :)
@@vicariousdocs247 it might be alot to ask but can u do Kanye West he has changed so much over the years and I would like to know how he came to where he is now. Thank you
That's an interesting request! Shall keep him in mind. He is unique and has pushed music in different ways.
What are minute videos? You mean a minute in duration?
This video deserves more likes and more views. It's incredibly informative and tells the story of how Petroleum Jelly was actually discovered. Thank you so much for this video!
Hey you guys are GREAT! What a ton of work is evident in each video. I'm impressed and inspired. Really really fine! Keep it up! Please.
Amazing. This man believed and saved countless lives.
Then Vaseline became an indispensable product ❤
Very very touchy story the best people are thoughs people who no things who are poor or who have been thought a lot of hard times
I understand lots of things , but the one thing I never will understand is that 1 dislike, wtf💀
This is 7 months late but sometimes people just do it for fun or just because they can, it doesn’t mean they hate, I’ve been guilty of doing this to from time to time
@@Yuaaaur Wow.
@Liz Muschinski There is zero proof to your claim.
Whoever invented I just want to say thank you we can use it in so many things such as %##* u got it boys
That's legendary for real.
You have illustrated and narrated very beautifully!Really Loved It.💜
Great Job, Dude.
The best lip balm. I've tried so many. Only Vaseline works.
Before I watch any video I always go to the comments first :)
Very nice demonstration, thank you
This is real passion 😍
When innovation is about doing good and helping people instead of profits is when we make the best things
Great video! It's an inspirational gem, was lies behind an everyday product. Thank you!
Amazing story!
That’s great job 👏🏻
Thankyou to the man who created Vaseline its very handy and useful, i just got the biggest container i could get to heal my hard hands & cracked feet 😂😂😂
Who else came from minute videos
:3 me
Thanks for making this educational video 😁
Wow a true capricorn won't give up that easy and too stubborn to give up until he reached his top
This is so inspiring!
less than 1000 upvotes? what a shame, amazing lookin video and super informative
Amazing content here. Well explained 👏
Can you tell me what software you use for video editing?
It was actually native Americans who discovered it first in the 1400s
I work at a refinery and got a "little burn", and for some reason I decided to use my girlfriend's vaseline she uses to dye her hair, and it worked wonders, I knew it was called petroleum jelly at some point, so I wondered why the name, that's how I stumbled on this video and a trove of coincidences.
"Buckets of foolish rod wax."
"Coolest story bro" award, 2023.
Keep it up 👍
Vaseline❤
great video wow
Rod wax
All I want to know is how do they filter it >:(
100th sub ayyy
Nice
You’ve inspired me
great channel
Deserve million views nevermind keep going on.
An overlooked huge unexpected benefit from the discovery of fossil fuels!
“Snake oil” I guess there is where that came from too
where did the wax on the rod actually come from though
bruh literally like the legacy 1.0 version of lotion for me , only thing i need lol
why "vaseline" tho? what does that mean?
The name "vaseline" is said by the manufacturer to be derived from German Wasser "water" + Greek έλαιον (elaion) "oil".
@@RosemaryZ oh.... that checks out I guess xD
The best cure for butthurt
Can you do Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg, please?
when vasline made?
Jan 9. That’s MY birthday
He did not invent petroleum jelly. It was actually the Native American tribes in Pennsylvania. It is documented from the Europeans well before this Burger guy slapped a patent on this technology. He moved to Pennsylvania, and saw the Native Americans making a product and he thought to himself he would patent this “new” product. He did not invent this. I repeat, he did not invent this. He probably refined it a little more, but it’s not his creation. Rant over.
Ah so the native Americans must have also pioneered oil drilling long before the Europeans set foot on the continent?...
[Edit] I've looked it up a bit and you are indeed partly right,. There was a native American tribe that used surface level oil (petroleum seep) in the 1400's for a range of applications including in woundhealing. However, the process of refining this crude oil into triple refined petroleum jelly leaves one with a substance that is more skin friendly and doesn't colour your hands or leaves a strong odor. So this man's life work is still justifiably an invention.
Unless they patented it, nope lol
@@kazTHEcomic Just like the Americans were trying to patent Turmerics properties when for a thousand years the Indians have ben using it. Patent does not prove you are the inventor.
@@janruudschutrups9382he use petroleum oil as it is said here in this video because of what? The cheap prize. Let’s be true, people invent for their pocket first . The best thing he could do is remove the invention part and just say that he just put the patent label to it.
If you have a clear conscience ,The mere side effect of this product not well refined( given the technology before) is so dangerous claiming the invention is enough to give you nightmares.
@@allesadell So? Where did I claim he marketed his product out of pure philanthropy? He was an inventor and businessman who took a crude byproduct of oil drilling and refined it using his own methods to produce a wonderfully helpful skincare product that was cheap and therefore available to all people. An American succes story if ever I heard one.
The title of this is really weird and confusing, I thought Vaseline was just a name for petroleum jelly? It's like saying how a chef made pork from pig
Vaseline is the brand
Ha-cha-chaaaaa ;)
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me watching this as i putting vaseline all over my body
“It was worthless anyway” but they don’t realized that it help healed them 😂 how dumb was people back then
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Bullshit!!!!🤣🤣🤣
Native Americans showed petroleum jelly to settlers.
Native Americans weren’t stupid and if they could sell things to white people they would have. Settlers weren’t stupid either and if they knew about vaseline from native Americans they would have sold it themselves. If this substance was in common use this man wouldn’t have been able to get a patent on it.
No, American Indians stumbled across some stinky black substance that had seeped to the surface on its own. That's even less impressive than the labourers with unexpectedly soft hands in the story. It took ingenuity of a white man to purify the substance so that it was pleasant to use, and to successfully market it to the public.
This sounds so Fake and scripted ‼️
Amazing work