International assistance International aid to Belarus is key to effectively mitigate the consequences of Chernobyl and rehabilitate affected areas. The UN system gives Belarus a major part of the international help. Since the radioactive explosion, the UN system has spent over $50 million to help reduce the effects of Chernobyl. Apart from that, around $50 million come to Belarus annually as assistance from charity organizations and individuals.
According to Care2, Vaseline should be used as a lubricant on the external areas of a person's body only. When used inside the body, it can foster bacterial growth and/or cause internal irritation.
So, basically, it does not dry out our skin. Instead, it acts as a humectant just like honey and provides a protective covering instead of just coating our skin like Vaseline does. So, if you are buying a product which says it has glycerin in the top of its ingredient list, do not worry, because it is not the original glycerin but rather a diluted form of it. And, it would not cause any skin irritation or have any drying effect.