Description

Liquid paraffin is a very highly refined mineral oil used in cosmetics and medicine. Mineral oil is a clear, odorless oil derived from a mineral source, typically a distillate of petroleum. It is the by-product of refining crude oil to make gasoline and other petroleum products. Petroleum is a naturally-occurring liquid derived from the earth, and once it’s purified to become liquid paraffin, it has no resemblance to the original petroleum.

Mineral oil can be used for a variety of purposes, including as a laxative, in food preparation, and mechanical, electrical, and industrial applications.

Benefits

1. Liquid paraffin can be classified as a closed emollient. The sealing component acts as a waterproof barrier by forming a film on the skin. Helps prevent evaporation of natural moisture from the skin. Increase skin hydration and make skin look soft and smooth.

2. Liquid paraffin also helps to relieve itching, because its sealing film on the skin surface can protect the skin from environmental irritants, such as allergens, pollutants and bacteria.

3. Liquid paraffin helps lock in moisture and helps prevent skin itching. This ingredient is also a common additive in eczema cream. By strengthening the natural moisture barrier, liquid paraffin can alleviate the symptoms of this skin condition.