Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil
Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. It’s in 0 products on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Mineral oil, a highly refined petroleum oil. Softens skin and slows water loss.
What it does
Contains Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil: no function listed
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as parrafinum liquidum mineral oil and paraffinum liquidum mineral oil huile minerale.
Products that contain Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil
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