Caredermis

Paraffinum Liquidum

Severity 2/10Editorial

occlusive · emollient · also known as mineral oil, liquid paraffin, paraffin oil

Is Paraffinum Liquidum safe?

Paraffinum Liquidum carries only minor concerns (pore-clogging) at typical cosmetic levels.

In plain language

Highly refined mineral oil is an inert, non-sensitizing emollient. Its bad reputation comes from industrial-grade oils that are never permitted in cosmetics.

A Caredermis plain-language explanation to help you read the label — not a regulator statement. The sourced facts are the classifications and status shown on this page.

Documented concerns

Pore-clogging

Editorial2/10

Cosmetic grade is minimally comedogenic despite its reputation.

Guidance by skin profile

Caredermis editorial guidance based on the concerns above — checked against the official records on every build, but not itself a regulator statement.

  • Sensitive skinNo specific concern
  • Oily & acne-proneUse with caution
  • Dry skinNo specific concern
  • PregnancyNo specific concern
  • Babies & kidsNo specific concern
  • Eczema-proneNo specific concern

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