Is Vaseline on BDS List?

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Vaseline has to be boycotted

Vaseline is a brand of Unilever

Unilever supports Israeli illegal settlements in occupied Palestine. When Ben & Jerry's, their sub-brand, decided to stop selling its products in Israel, Unilever sold off the Israeli distribution rights to Avi Zinger to circumvent their decision and to force Ben & Jerry's brand name to continue selling in Israel.

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Alternatives to Unilever Products

Supermarket own brand products. Eg. Morrisons

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Some other brands to boycott

Carrefour Mart

Carrefour made huge investments into Israel last year, opening 50 stores and is planning to open a further 100 by 2024.

Osem

Osem is Israels 4th largest food & beverages company (by turnover) after Tnuva, Strauss and Coca-Cola. It has a turnover of $712 million and nearly 5000 employees with 14 factories in Israel.

MoroccanOil

Moroccan Oil obscures its manufacturing and origins. It poses as a moroccan brand, however its products are all manufactured in Isreal.

The Home Depot

Its founder and co-chairman of the Board is an active Zionist. He created the board of directors of Emet, the Pro-Israel Media ‘War Room’ whose function is to ensure that all media in the US stays biased in favor of Israel

Curver

The parent company of Curver operated facilities in the Occupied West Bank's Barkan Industrial Estate. After boycott pressure it seems to have closed the facility, however its history of complicity in the occupation means it should still be boycotted.

Ahava

Ahava is an Israeli company which operates its manufacturing facilities in Occupied Palestine, stealing resources from the Dead Sea.

Keter

Keter operated facilities in the Occupied West Bank's Barkan Industrial Estate. After boycott pressure it seems to have closed the facility, however its history of complicity in the occupation means it should still be boycotted.

SharkNinja

Founder Mark Rosenzweig has been organizing and contributing to pro Israeli causes, attending IDF events, and also found to be raising funds for an assortment of pro Israeli causes with Sharon Mishkin.

Nivea

Beiersdorf publicly supports the Israeli occupation force. It's among 106 German companies that publicly showed siding with Israel.

Johnson & Johnson

Invests in Israel and has a long relationship with Isreal

Booking.com

Booking.com allows listings in occupied Palestinian territory, and after announcing it will remove 200 of such listings, it reversed its decision, showing it is knowingly complicit in Israels occupation.

Fiverr

Israeli company. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel. CEO, Micha Kaufman, is a staunch zionist who supports the IDF.

History of Vaseline

Vaseline, renowned for its petroleum jelly product, boasts a storied history that traces back to the 19th century. In 1859, Robert Augustus Chesebrough, a chemist from Brooklyn, New York, stumbled upon petroleum jelly while observing oil workers in Titusville, Pennsylvania. He noticed them using a residue from oil rigs to heal cuts and burns. Recognizing its potential, Chesebrough refined and patented the substance as "Vaseline" in 1872, deriving the name from the German word "Wasser" (water) and the Greek word "elaion" (olive oil), highlighting its water-repelling and healing properties.

Initially embraced for its medicinal uses, Vaseline gained widespread popularity in the late 19th century as a versatile topical ointment. Its efficacy in treating minor cuts, burns, and skin irritations solidified its place as a household staple. During World War I, Vaseline became indispensable for treating soldiers' wounds, further enhancing its reputation for healing properties. Over time, its applications expanded beyond medicine into cosmetics, where it became a key ingredient in skincare products such as lip balms and moisturizers.

Today, Vaseline remains a trusted global brand, synonymous with effective skincare and healing. Its legacy as an affordable, reliable solution for skincare needs continues to resonate with consumers worldwide.