Mineral Oil\Paraffinum Liquidum\Huile Minérale

MIN

9/10

Concern level

High concern

Highly refined petroleum-derived mixture of saturated hydrocarbons used primarily as an occlusive emollient and skin-protective agent. It reduces transepidermal water loss by forming a hydrophobic film on the skin surface and is widely used in creams, ointments, cleansers, and baby products. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Mineral-Oil?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

1.00% - 99.00%

CAS Number: 8042-47-5

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin10/10

oily skin6/10

sensitive skin9/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin9/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No major direct ingredient interactions known for topical cosmetic use., Can reduce penetration of some actives by forming an occlusive film if layered heavily.

Risks & Warnings

Main concern is impurity profile in poorly refined grades; cosmetic-grade mineral oil is highly refined, but incompletely refined material may contain aromatic contaminants. Oral/nasal aspiration is a known hazard for mineral oil as a substance, though this is generally not relevant to normal topical cosmetic use. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Mineral-Oil?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

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