Your Baby Oil Is Probably Petroleum
Mineral oil and petrolatum, explained without the scare tactics.
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Your baby oil is probably petroleum. Mineral oil and petrolatum come from petroleum. They seal in water. To be fair, refined cosmetic grades are accepted by dermatologists and regulators. But they sit on skin, without the fatty acids plant oils bring. Our Body Oil starts with plant oils instead. No mineral oil, no synthetic fragrance. Choose what feels right.
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Mineral Oil and Petrolatum: Petroleum on Your Skin
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Key points from the full guide
- Mineral oil and petrolatum are refined from petroleum and work by forming a seal that slows water loss from skin.
- Highly refined cosmetic grades are considered safe by dermatologists and regulators; poorly refined grades can contain carcinogenic PAHs.
- They sit on top of skin and do not supply the fatty acids, vitamins, or antioxidants found in plant oils and butters.
- Choosing plant based alternatives is often about values, sourcing, and skin feel as much as safety.
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