We used it to lubricate seals on a pool pump.
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It's used at festivals - put some under your nose and the portaloos aren't so bad
When I have a squeaky hinge I put some petroleum jelly on the pin and the problem is cured.
O-rings. Lube them up so they don't leak in use/dry out in storage for my cheap-o pool, works great.
I use it to prevent chafing when swimming.
I use it on my hearing aid moulds, it stops them irritating and creates a better seal.
Technically still for my lips but it's super
To fill sometimes that empty inside your heart
I play chess with it
C*m
TBH, it's not that great for lips. Try Carmex.
Carmex burns like fire
Back in my marching band days, we swore by blistex DCT as our lip balm of choice.
Take it from the people who spend all summer out in the sun preparing to press pieces of metal up to our lips in sometimes freezing weather.