Hydrogenated Mineral Oil (Ingredient Explained + Products)

Hydrogenated Mineral Oil

Explained

Hydrogenated Mineral Oil is s a highly refined petroleum-derived ingredient treated with hydrogen. This helps increase chemical stability and prevent oxidation.

Does it clog pores?

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).

When tested on actual human skin, cosmetic-grade mineral oil showed no comedogenic activity. The updated rating of 0 is a correction of outdated science.

Fungal acne

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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Users who like it

Users who avoid it

98%

What it does

Skin Protecting To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it

Position Predominant list placement

Bottom 50%