Light Liquid Paraffin (Light Liquid Paraffin) is a locks moisture in used in skincare to locks moisture in. It's found in 1 product in our database, making it a less common ingredient.
What it does
Locks moisture in
Who it's best for
Very dry skin or compromised skin barriers.
Severely dry or cracked skin that loses moisture quickly
Anyone recovering from over-exfoliation or barrier damage
Winter skincare routines when transepidermal water loss is high
Works well with
+Draws in moisture
(humectant)
+Softens and smooths(emollient)
Use caution with
!Works on your skin(active)Heavy occlusives applied before actives may reduce their penetration. Apply actives first, then seal with occlusives.
Light Liquid Paraffin is classified as "locks moisture in" in skincare formulations. Locks moisture in.
Is Light Liquid Paraffin safe for sensitive skin?
Light Liquid Paraffin is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Light Liquid Paraffin?
1 product in our database contains Light Liquid Paraffin. The highest-rated is laser LASER WHITE ALOE VERA BODY LOYION scoring 5.8/9.8.
Can I use Light Liquid Paraffin every day?
Occlusives are generally fine for daily use, especially in evening routines. If you have oily skin, you may prefer lighter options or evening-only application.
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