The ingredient, explained

Paraffinum Liquidum

Paraffinum Liquidum has published research relevant to the stated experimental context.

EmollientAntistaticSkin protectingSolvent

Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

Paraffinum liquidum refers to liquid paraffin oils. Its formula roles include acting as an emollient and a solvent.

About this ingredient: CosIng identity and functions via Open Beauty Facts ↗ · European Commission ingredient function definitions ↗

Emollient: Helps soften and smooth the skin surface.
Antistatic: Reduces the build-up of static electrical charge on surfaces.
Skin protecting: A technical role associated with protecting skin from external factors.
Solvent: Dissolves other ingredients in a formula.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Human research on a combination

A lanolin and mineral-oil bath additive improved photographed dry-skin severity more than usual bath soap over 17 days.

What this does not tell us

The bath additive combined mineral oil and lanolin. The study does not isolate mineral oil or establish effects in unrelated leave-on formulations. Sample size and randomization are not stated.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 7307569 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Selective exact-identity review of 0 supplied local candidates and the targeted primary-source search recorded below. Bounded review, not a systematic search.