Very Disliked
Paraffin
Fragrance
Fragrances are the ingredients in your skincare that either neutralize bad scents or are used to make a product smell good. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils.
May feed Fungal Acne
These ingredients are considered potential triggers for fungal acne, but not everyone will react to them. Because fungal acne can be tricky to identify and manage, it’s best to consult a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Explained
Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
See all 1,134 products with Paraffin
Users who like it
5%
Users who avoid it
95%
What it does
Perfuming
A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.3%
Top categories
Lip Care
Makeup
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
13% to
30%
References
Products with Paraffin
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
91023
INCI Name
PARAFFIN
EC #
 232-315-6; 265-154-5
All Functions
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
