Mineral oil

Paraffinum Liquidum

Softens and smooths.

In the Mineral oil group

What it is

A clear, odorless oil highly refined from petroleum.

Softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface.

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Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient

Helps protect skinOfficial EU function: Skin protecting

Dissolves other ingredientsOfficial EU function: Solvent

Reduces staticOfficial EU function: Antistatic

Mineral oil

Some people prefer plant-based or petroleum-free formulas, or avoid heavy, occlusive textures on oily or blemish-prone skin.

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