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Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methoxy PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Paraffinum Liquidum, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Glycerin, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Methoxy PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Microcrystalline Wax, PEG-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate
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Paraffinum Liquidum is a highly-refined cosmetic-grade mineral oil. It is also known as liquid paraffin.
Despite its controversial reputation, the science is pretty clear: it's one of the most well-studied and effective moisturizing ingredients out there.
As an occlusive, it forms a protective layer on the skin that locks in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This makes it especially great for compromised skin barriers.
The "it clogs your pores" myth has been around for decades; a study found that industrial-grade mineral oil may be comedogenic but cosmetic-grade mineral oil is not (these two are very, very different).
A 2017 review concluded that cosmetic use of mineral oils and waxes does not present a risk to consumers due to absorption.
Mineral oil got a bad rap from the old rabbit ear studies. When tested on actual human skin, cosmetic-grade mineral oil showed no comedogenic activity. The rating of 0 is a correction of outdated science.
Mineral oil is an inert substance with no fatty acids so there's nothing to feed Malassezia. This ingredient is fungal acne safe.
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