Paraffinum Liquidum
Paraffinum Liquidum is an emollient and solvent ingredient. It’s in 329 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, lip and body lotion. 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 seals in moisture.
What it does
Contains Paraffinum Liquidum: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Paraffinum Liquidum: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Paraffinum Liquidum: skin-protecting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Paraffinum Liquidum: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35850, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as mineral oil.
Products that contain Paraffinum Liquidum
Active Fit
Premium protection Active Fit 5 11-23 kg
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Boots
Q10 night cream
Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Raspberry Sorbet Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Red Raspberry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Peace Out
Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots
Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
Head & Shoulders
Sanfte Pflege (3 Action Formula)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Seidig & Glänzend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Sensitive
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Serum Plex Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 anti-chute
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Apaisement
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Dry Scalp Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Relief Apaisement
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Lisse & Soyeux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Lisse & Soyeux (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire NatureFusion Soin Nourrissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive Head and Shoulders
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Shea Butter
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Shea Nourish Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Wet n Wild
Silk Finish Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Skin Firming Nourishing Hydration Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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