Mineral Oil
Mineral Oil is an emollient — petroleum-derived emollient. It's found in 37 products in our database, making it a moderately popular ingredient.
What it does
Petroleum-derived emollient
Who it's best for
Dry, mature, or rough skin that needs softening.
- Dry or flaky skin that feels tight after cleansing
- Mature skin that benefits from barrier-smoothing ingredients
- Anyone with rough texture who wants a softer, smoother feel
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
- +Works on your skin(active)
37 products
Softens and smooths
Best products with Mineral Oil
Moisturisers
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RETINOL SKIN CREAM
Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer
Lipikar Eczema Soothing Relief Cream
Hyaluronic acid essential intensive cream
Advanced Therapy Lotion
Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair
Deliverance 3-in-1 Repair Serum for Redness, Wrinkles, Dark Spots
lotion pearl
Jergens Oil-Infused Hydrating Coconut
Future Solution LX Total Regenerating Cream
Vitamine c
DD Cream and sunscreen
Dry Skin Cream
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
Cold cream
Medicated lip balm
Skin Calming Body Lotion for Dry and Itchy Skin
healing ointment fragrance free
Working Hands Hand Cream
Ointment Body Spray
Frequently asked questions
What does Mineral Oil do in skincare?
Petroleum-derived emollient
Is Mineral Oil safe for sensitive skin?
Mineral Oil 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 Mineral Oil?
37 products in our database contain Mineral Oil. The highest-rated is RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scoring 8.5/9.8.
Can I use Mineral Oil every day?
Absolutely. Emollients are gentle, nourishing ingredients suitable for daily use in both morning and evening routines.