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Mineral Oil - The facts

Katcat1 — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 17:46:17 GMT

Here is some info on mineral oil. Some women think it's bad for the skin but read on == it's actually good!!!

Beauty Myth Or Fact: Mineral Oil Is Bad For Your Skin

Ever heard that mineral oil can actually dry out your skin? Or cause premature aging? Mineral oil is one of the most commonly used oils in skin care products, but it often gets a bad rap. Here's what's fact and...

By Shannon Romanowski

Rumor: Mineral oil dries the skin and causes premature aging.
FALSE Mineral oil works as a barrier between the skin and the air. It acts as an occlusive agent, which means it prevents water from leaving your body through your skin. It will not dry out your skin or cause premature aging. The truth is mineral oil is one of the best skin care ingredients available.
Rumor: Mineral oil robs the skin of vitamins.
FALSE Since many vitamins are oil based, some people think that mineral oil will actually pull them out of your skin. There is no legitimate scientific evidence that this is true. Mineral oil has no effect on the vitamin levels in your skin.
Rumor: Mineral oil prevents the absorption of the collagen in your moisturizer.
FALSE The collagen in your moisturizer is too big to penetrate your skin (and that's a good thing!). Therefore, mineral oil will have no effect on whether collagen gets absorbed or not.
Rumor: Mineral oil causes acne.
MOSTLY FALSE Mineral oil can exacerbate acne problems for some. However, most people will not experience any problems. In fact, in a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, cosmetic grade mineral oil was found to be non-comedogenic (meaning it doesn't clog pores, which can lead to blackheads and acne).
Mineral oil isn't safe.
FALSE The mineral oil that is used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry is highly refined and purified (its purity is even regulated by the FDA and other international regulatory agencies). I could find no evidence in any dermatological or medical journal indicating that cosmetic grade mineral oil isn't safe to use.

Bottom Line Mineral oil is an effective, safe and inexpensive moisturizing ingredient. Give it a try!

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Re: Mineral Oil - The facts

marmarbrooklyn — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:01:28 GMT

@Katcat1

Thanks I have been following dr Dray for over a year now and she said this as well . I know there are people who have serious health issues and must be careful with what they use . Sadly today there is so much marketing and fear mongering among skin and beauty companies.

Have a great weekend

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Shelbelle — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:22:52 GMT

Funny that the vendors who use it will never tell you they do in their spiel, but the ones who dont use it will always tout that they dont use it, has to be a reason. For me, personally, I will never use it or petrolatum, just my personal decision. not here to argue over its positive features. I once heard a derm doc say using this on your face, is like wrapping it in saran wrap, that was enough to turn me off for life. Too many other quality ingredeitns out there with lots more integrity. If you have faith in the Beekman Boys, ask them!!!

One fact i do know is it is a very large molecure, which does prevent other ingredients from penetrating when used together.

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mintedrose — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 22:03:03 GMT

@monicakm I was just thinking the same thing myself. They say one thing and then 10 years later its totally opposite. But I understand things change.

From what I know mineral oil is super inexpensive and its made from the junk of the lubricating oil thats used in cars. Why would anyone want to put that on their face, beats me. But if some of you now think its not that bad because of one or two people suggesting.....nah I'll pass.

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Tsukiko — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 22:11:56 GMT

I've used moisturizers with mineral oil and petroleum when my skin was irritated or excessively dry and it worked great for me. Many derm recommended moisturizers have these ingredients.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 22:15:57 GMT

If you think youv'e done a good job at avoiding using mineral oil, you would be very surprised to know that that you probably haven't avoided it as much as you think you have. Mineral oil is listed in the ingredients by different names...something like 100 different names.

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Harpa — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 22:17:28 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Funny that the vendors who use it will never tell you they do in their spiel, but the ones who dont use it will always tout that they dont use it, has to be a reason. For me, personally, I will never use it or petrolatum, just my personal decision. not here to argue over its positive features. I once heard a derm doc say using this on your face, is like wrapping it in saran wrap, that was enough to turn me off for life. Too many other quality ingredeitns out there with lots more integrity. If you have faith in the Beekman Boys, ask them!!!
One fact i do know is it is a very large molecure, which does prevent other ingredients from penetrating when used together.

What do you use @Shelbelle ?

Don't you want that protection (well, not necessarily something described as wrapped in saran wrap) but something occlusive in order to prevent transepidermal water loss?

For me, I want it all - actives, humectants and something occlusive.

I understand about mineral oil. (In getting a bad "wrap"!) There are other natural occlusives out there. Why I prefer them, though....? I like the feel of those rather than a mineral oil product. And I like the added benefits of the added skin nutrients they offer, whereas mineral oil doesn't.

As far as an occlusive, though, they all act the same, and probably not harmful in any way to the skin.

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 23:45:21 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
If you think youv'e done a good job at avoiding using mineral oil, you would be very surprised to know that that you probably haven't avoided it as much as you think you have. Mineral oil is listed in the ingredients by different names...something like 100 different names.

Interesting @SilleeMee . The mineral phobic crowd have probably used it.

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Icegoddess — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 03:08:29 GMT

I never really understood what was supposed to be so bad about mineral oil or even petroleum jelly. I have seen people with beautiful skin who use petroleum jelly exclusively as their moisturizer. Once, I was told they were cheap ingredients. So, what's wrong with that if it does no harm and brings the cost of the item down?

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Toppers3 — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 09:15:17 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
I never really understood what was supposed to be so bad about mineral oil or even petroleum jelly. I have seen people with beautiful skin who use petroleum jelly exclusively as their moisturizer. Once, I was told they were cheap ingredients. So, what's wrong with that if it does no harm and brings the cost of the item down?

It has been an ingredient that has been listed in some of the doctor-recommended skin care products for me, over the years.

The same thing with petroleum jelly.

It has been used on my legs when I was going to wound care.

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Harpa — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 11:21:18 GMT

@Toppers3 wrote:
@Icegoddess wrote:
I never really understood what was supposed to be so bad about mineral oil or even petroleum jelly. I have seen people with beautiful skin who use petroleum jelly exclusively as their moisturizer. Once, I was told they were cheap ingredients. So, what's wrong with that if it does no harm and brings the cost of the item down?
It has been an ingredient that has been listed in some of the doctor-recommended skin care products for me, over the years.

The same thing with petroleum jelly.

It has been used on my legs when I was going to wound care.

That's because the body heals itself. Facial skin has its own moisturizing mechanism, and that's why these "cheap" ingredients work. It's actually the body working and the other things simply assist it.

Remember when Crisco was all the rage on this Board years ago?

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Shanus — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 13:25:07 GMT

@Katcat1 In years past, before we had the technology and knowledge about skincare now, mineral oil, cold cream and Vaseline were common in women's medicine cabinets. I think they can be somewhat heavy compared to what's available now. Mineral oil is not easily absorbed into the skin, but other oils we have available today sink right in and are usually non-comedogenic.

I appreciate the info in your post.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 13:43:16 GMT

The problem with avoiding mineral oil is that you don't realize it may indeed be included as one of the ingredients in a skincare product without you knowing it. Mineral oil has something like 100 different names for it! So getting fooled is easier than you think. @Shanus

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Shelbelle — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:47:01 GMT

Yes, C12-14 Isoparaffin is also another term for mineral oil, and yes, there are a lot more of these disguising terms, sad to say. I would much prefer an essential oil in my products. I feel the high priced vendors who sneak this in are cheating us and being dishonest. Mineral oil can be bought for pennies.

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:12:54 GMT

As long as the product works for me is all I'm concerned with.

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Harpa — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:17:06 GMT

"A rose by any other name...."

@ShelbelleI don't mean to hound you, but do you mean carrier oils? Essential oils are quite different than carriers.

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Still Raining — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 15:35:16 GMT

Mineral oil does not irritate and is very often found in formulas for this purpose. Not trendy, but does wonders for really dry skin too.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:44:50 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
"A rose by any other name...."

@ShelbelleI don't mean to hound you, but do you mean carrier oils? Essential oils are quite different than carriers.

I guess I do, I am no expert on oils, most of the skin care I buy is oil free, I have combo to oily skin at 68, and dont make it a habit to use oils. I mean oils that would be used in place of mineral oil and petroleum, whatever you call them.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:02:31 GMT

@Shelbelle

Several oils can actually help reduce oily skin. I know that sounds counterintuitive but it's true. When certain oils are applied to the skin then the skin reacts by shutting down it's own oil glands resulting in less oily skin. In some people, however, applying oils can lead to dry skin because applying oil can cause the oil gland to completely shut down. The key is to find an oil that your skin agrees with.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:04:18 GMT

It is safe, effective, and rates very low on the comedegenic charts.