The ingredient, explained

Paraffinum liquidum mineral oil

Paraffinum liquidum is a label name for liquid mineral oil, a refined mixture of hydrocarbons. Mineral-oil ingredients can help control formula consistency and provide an oily phase; the material is distinct from solid paraffin wax or petrolatum.

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What it is and what it does

About this ingredient: German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment: Mineral-oil identity and cosmetic functions ↗

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