The humble petroleum jelly, a household staple has a place in the burns treatment toolbox. It was initially discarded as a by-product of oil refining and deemed useless until Robert Cheesebrough marketed it in 1872 as Vaseline, selling its healing properties. Early proponents for petroleum jelly for burns such as Unna due to its properties to retain moisture and prevent infection; however, utility was limited due to its flammability and trapping of heat. Due to its widespread availability, affordability, and ease of application, petroleum jelly remains popular for burn treatment. Research in the 1960s reignited interest in it as a dressing as it highlights its ability to promote healing and reduce pain. Currently, petroleum jelly remains a staple for treating minor burns and as a dressing for facial burns, but more advanced dressings and therapies have superseded its utility in major burns. References: Cope, O. (1965). Petroleum jelly in the treatment of burns. Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics, 120(4), 799-802.