Seeking Mineral Oil in Cosmetics
Also known as white mineral oil, it is a clear, odorless substance derived from refined petroleum used in many cosmetic products. It is used in cosmetic products and personal care products.Mineral oils are used in cosmetics and personal care products, especially in bath care products, hair care products, skin care products due to their moisturizing and skin softening properties. Apart from these products, it is also used in baby lotions, creams and ointments due to its features such as moisturizing and preventing water loss.
So, are mineral oils harmful?
Mineral oils are divided into different categories. Mineral oils that should be used in cosmetic products should be more technically purified. However, this situation, which is important in terms of cost, may not be taken into account. For this reason, the mineral oils used in cosmetic products are not at the required level of purification, which may lead to contamination of the products.
- Mineral oils can clog pores and cause acne.
- Mineral oils are not absorbed by the skin, they form a layer. It does not nourish the skin and prevents moisture loss.
- It cannot be spontaneously degraded in nature. It is an environmental disadvantage.
Mineral oil is an important test parameter in cosmetic products. It is also an important and remarkable issue with the long-term contact of cosmetic products with the skin.
