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Mineral Oil

Mineral Oil
🛡️ Occlusive ↗✨ Emollient ↗

Mineral Oil is a highly refined occlusive moisturiser that forms a protective barrier on the skin, helping to reduce moisture loss and support the skin barrier.

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Safety: Cosmetic-grade mineral oil is highly purified and differs significantly from industrial petroleum products.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
1/5 — Very low likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
Paraffinum LiquidumLiquid ParaffinWhite Mineral OilLiquid PetrolatumLight Liquid Paraffin
Functions
🛡️ Occlusive
Forms a physical barrier on skin to seal in moisture and prevent water loss.
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
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