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 21, 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
Unilever
Antiperspirant Sure Sensitive for Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Beiesdorf
Apès-soleil hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Axe Gel Cheveux Adrénaline Fixation Extrême 125ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Axe
AXE Gel Cheveux Gomme Style Naturel Peace Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Johnson & Johnson
baby aloe
Lists fragrance
Baby-dry
Baby dry taille 4 (8-16 kg) Maxi
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Johnson’s
baby extracare lotion
Lists fragrance
Johnson’s
Baby Oil
Lists fragrance
Baby-dry
Baby-dry 4 / 8-16 kg
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Baby-dry
Baby-dry 4+ (9-18 kg)
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Baby-dry
Baby-dry 4+ Maxi+ 9-18kg
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Baby-dry
Baby-dry 5+ 13-25 kg
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Baume corps nourrissant beurre de cacao
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Baume mains SOS - Repair & Care
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Bayer
Bepanthen Soleil
Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Berrylicious Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Bio-Hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Pampers
Bleier størrelse 4 (9-14 kg)
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Body Lotion Hydro Pflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Body Lotion Rich Nourishing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
NIVEA
Body Milk
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Body milk para piel seca
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Brillance coloration permanente intense 891 Noir bleuté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
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