The Basics On Paraffinum Liquidum
What is Paraffinum Liquidum?
The Latin name for emollient ingredient mineral oil, also known as liquid paraffin.
What are other names for Paraffinum Liquidum?
DEOBASE, HEAVY MINERAL OIL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, LIQUID PARAFFIN, LIQUID PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, MINERAL OIL HYDROCARBON SOLVENT (PETROLEUM); MINERAL OIL (SATURATED PARRAFIN OIL), PARAFFIN OIL, PARAFFIN OILS, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM, PETROLEUM WHITE MINERAL OIL, PROLATUM OIL, and WHITE MINERAL OIL, PETROLEUM
What is Paraffinum Liquidum used for?
Paraffinum liquidum for skin Most skin care and cosmetic products contain mineral oils. This includes paraffinum liquidum, which is a petroleum based product. But paraffin does not provide any nutritional value for the skin. … Long term, this may lead to skin impurities, wrinkles, and dryness.
How Paraffinum Liquidum is classified
Emollients
Recommendations for using Paraffinum Liquidum during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Paraffinum Liquidum During Pregnancy
What we know about using Paraffinum Liquidum while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Paraffinum Liquidum from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Paraffinum Liquidum
Atelier Cologne Clementine California Hand Cream
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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