Paraffin
AKA “Mineral oil, Paraffin oil, Liquid paraffin
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Ingredient Facts
Paraffin
AKA: Mineral oil, Paraffin oil, Liquid paraffin
Mineral · Perfuming | Skin Conditioning | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Mineral
Not Clean
A natural wax that smooths and softens skin while helping our formula stay creamy and easy to apply.
CAS #
8002-74-2, 64742-51-4
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from crude oil, a fossil hydrocarbon source processed through petroleum refining. Produced through fractional distillation and purification of crude oil into solid wax fractions.
Function
Perfuming | Skin Conditioning | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Paraffin wax, derived from petroleum refining, has been used in cosmetics since the late 19th century as an occlusive moisturizer and texture agent. Developed as a synthetic replacement for natural waxes like beeswax.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
100%
0%100%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit: 100% (Skin Protectant). 50-100% standalone; 30-35% when combined with colloidal oatmeal Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 347.10.
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR