Paraffin
Paraffin is an occlusive used in skincare. It's found in 88 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
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.
88 products
Locks moisture in
Best products with Paraffin
Top products with Paraffin
Benefiance Eye Cream Set
Healing Ointment
Ensoleillant hydratant hâle progressif visage
Lipikar Eczema Soothing Relief Cream
Soin Nourrissant Pieds Secs
Masque nuit régénérateur
crème pieds très secs et abîmés
Crème mains absorption express
Soin des lèvres hydratant
Crème pieds très secs et abîmés
Crème Nourrissante Pieds & Ongles
Pure calmille depuis 1964 since
Goat Milk Nourishing Body Cream
Hawaiian Tropic Baby
Neutrogena fast absorbing hand cream
seathalasso
Cream pure urea 10%
Stick labial
Lèvres
Lipikar Baume AP+
Frequently asked questions
What does Paraffin do in skincare?
Paraffin is classified as "locks moisture in" in skincare formulations. Locks moisture in.
Is Paraffin safe for sensitive skin?
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 Paraffin?
88 products in our database contain Paraffin. The highest-rated is Shiseido Benefiance Eye Cream Set scoring 8.4/9.8.
Can I use 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.