You probably use a moisturizer right now. Is there mineral oil in it? Is mineral oil in moisturizers good, or is it bad?
Mineral oil is a petrochemical product, which means that it is derived from crude oil. It is a by-product of the process used to create petroleum products and can also be called white oil. It is used so extensively in anti aging skin care products and cosmetics because it is very cheap.
You may be surprised in fact to learn that around, or over 50% of the ingredients of many skin care products are actually petrochemical products.
Studies by the Cosmetic Safety Database have shown that there are 454 different moisturizers that contain mineral oil, and of course there are many other cosmetics and skin care products containing mineral oil as well, so chances are good that you're using a product that contains mineral oil right now.
You probably know mineral oil very well if you have a baby, because baby oil is 100% mineral oil, usually with fragrance added, mineral oil isnt the most fragrant of substances.
And there's more from the Cosmetic Safety Database. They say that mineral oil is linked to allergies, cancer, toxicity in biological systems in the body and irritation of lungs, eyes and skin.
And there's more too, mineral oil has also been linked to skin problems including acne. The reason why it's suspected that mineral oil is bad for the skin is that it forms a thin film on the surface of the skin and this clogs the pores of the skin. So acne can be increased and this can also lead to a reduction in the ability of the skin to release toxins.
And some people also blame mineral oil in moisturizers and other skin care products with premature aging.
But like all these things none of this if firmly proven and there is debate, and the big cosmetics companies and skin care companies maintain that it is perfectly safe and works well.
So you've looked and found mineral oil in one of your moisturizers and you're worried about it and don't know what to do? Well if you're happy with the moisturizer and haven't found any ill effects then that's good, though not conclusive. And remember too that there are some highly expensive and very poor skin care products that do very little, so if you're happy with your products you're in front.
I suspect that many women continue using their skin care products even though they do very little because they have come to expect very little and so arent being disappointed. And if you're paying a lot I personally believe that you ought to be seeing good results that both you and others notice.
And if you really are seriously worried about using moisturizers with mineral oil try using some high quality natural skin care products that contain no mineral oil at all. See how they work for you, remember you ought to see visible results, not just take it on trust.
The best natural skin care products are made by a small niche natural skin care product manufacturer. The best thing about their products is that they offer you a full money back guarantee, so you can try the products risk free.
So if for any reason you dont feel they are working you can return them for a refund, and very few do, or they wouldnt have the guarantee.
But, sadly, there is no conclusive evidence linking mineral oil in moisturizers with health problems, and no conclusive evidence that mineral oil is safe to put on your skin, though many think it is not, and doesn't moisturize very well at all.
I cover natural skin care products in much more depth on my website. - 15252
Mineral oil is a petrochemical product, which means that it is derived from crude oil. It is a by-product of the process used to create petroleum products and can also be called white oil. It is used so extensively in anti aging skin care products and cosmetics because it is very cheap.
You may be surprised in fact to learn that around, or over 50% of the ingredients of many skin care products are actually petrochemical products.
Studies by the Cosmetic Safety Database have shown that there are 454 different moisturizers that contain mineral oil, and of course there are many other cosmetics and skin care products containing mineral oil as well, so chances are good that you're using a product that contains mineral oil right now.
You probably know mineral oil very well if you have a baby, because baby oil is 100% mineral oil, usually with fragrance added, mineral oil isnt the most fragrant of substances.
And there's more from the Cosmetic Safety Database. They say that mineral oil is linked to allergies, cancer, toxicity in biological systems in the body and irritation of lungs, eyes and skin.
And there's more too, mineral oil has also been linked to skin problems including acne. The reason why it's suspected that mineral oil is bad for the skin is that it forms a thin film on the surface of the skin and this clogs the pores of the skin. So acne can be increased and this can also lead to a reduction in the ability of the skin to release toxins.
And some people also blame mineral oil in moisturizers and other skin care products with premature aging.
But like all these things none of this if firmly proven and there is debate, and the big cosmetics companies and skin care companies maintain that it is perfectly safe and works well.
So you've looked and found mineral oil in one of your moisturizers and you're worried about it and don't know what to do? Well if you're happy with the moisturizer and haven't found any ill effects then that's good, though not conclusive. And remember too that there are some highly expensive and very poor skin care products that do very little, so if you're happy with your products you're in front.
I suspect that many women continue using their skin care products even though they do very little because they have come to expect very little and so arent being disappointed. And if you're paying a lot I personally believe that you ought to be seeing good results that both you and others notice.
And if you really are seriously worried about using moisturizers with mineral oil try using some high quality natural skin care products that contain no mineral oil at all. See how they work for you, remember you ought to see visible results, not just take it on trust.
The best natural skin care products are made by a small niche natural skin care product manufacturer. The best thing about their products is that they offer you a full money back guarantee, so you can try the products risk free.
So if for any reason you dont feel they are working you can return them for a refund, and very few do, or they wouldnt have the guarantee.
But, sadly, there is no conclusive evidence linking mineral oil in moisturizers with health problems, and no conclusive evidence that mineral oil is safe to put on your skin, though many think it is not, and doesn't moisturize very well at all.
I cover natural skin care products in much more depth on my website. - 15252
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