Paraffinum Liquidum
Our database includes 1,715 products that contain Paraffinum Liquidum.
Explained
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.
You should know
Concerns
Oily Skin
Can worsen Oily Skin
Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Skin Protecting
To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree
Solvent
Capable of dissolving another substance.
Alternative names
Mineral Oil
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
2.7%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Lip Care
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
11% to
40%
References
Products with Paraffinum Liquidum
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
35850
INCI Name
PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM
INN Name
mineral oil
EC #
 232-384-2 / 232-455-8
Ph. Eur. Name
paraffinum liquidum / paraffinum perliquidum
All Functions
Antistatic, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent
