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INCI ingredient

Paraffinum Liquidum

Also listed as: Mineral Oil, (Paraffinum Liquidum)

Mineral oil, a highly refined petroleum-derived emollient.

What it triggers

  • Vegan originYesno animal source
  • FragranceNonot a perfume ingredient
  • ParabenNonot a preservative of this family
  • SulfateNonot a sulfate surfactant
  • SiliconeNonot a silicone
  • AlcoholNonot a drying alcohol

What it does

Paraffinum liquidum forms a soft, breathable film that slows water loss. Cosmetic grades are refined to pharmaceutical purity.

It is mineral, not animal, and affects none of the six checks.

Functions: emollient, occlusive

Products with Paraffinum Liquidum

in 420 products

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