Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) (Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum)) is a locks moisture in used in skincare to locks moisture in. It's found in 12 products in our database, making it a moderately popular 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.
Found in
12 products
Category
Locks moisture in
Best products with Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum)
What does Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) do in skincare?
Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) is classified as "locks moisture in" in skincare formulations. Locks moisture in.
Is Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) safe for sensitive skin?
Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) 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 (Paraffinum Liquidum)?
12 products in our database contain Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum). The highest-rated is Dermasil Labs Cocoa Butter Moisturizing Body Lotion scoring 7.2/9.8.
Can I use Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) 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.
Some links on this site are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep Gracie free and independent.