Paraffinum Liquidum

Our database includes 1117 products that contain Paraffinum Liquidum.

You should know

Concerns

Oily Skin

Fungal Acne

Comedogenic Rating: 0-2

Irritancy Rating: 0

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.

People also like: Glycerin, Parfum, Hyaluronic Acid

People also dislike: Niacinamide, Parfum, Hyaluronic Acid

Also known as: Mineral Oil

Paraffinum Liquidum is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 2.6% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Stats

317 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Dry

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Seborrheic Dermatitis • Dryness • Sensitivity • Redness

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Oily

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Seborrheic Dermatitis • Redness • Sensitivity • Fungal Acne

Where it's used

Paraffinum Liquidum is most often found as ingredient number 5 within an ingredient list.

Of the 4 products in our database that have a known concentration of Paraffinum Liquidum, we've seen concentrations from 10.5% to 40% specified within their ingredient lists.