Clean Beauty | mineral oil-free

Mineral oil has been slowly creeping into products for a while, becoming a popular component in cosmetics due to its inexpensive nature. -417 does not use mineral oil at all.

The quality of mineral oils can be put into question due to the possible presence of impurities. In cosmetics, they are accused of being comedogenic and occlusive. Mineral oils – which are of fossil origin – are accused of not being assimilated by the environment after usage and that their use contributes to the depletion of natural resources.

“Mineral oil is a clear odorless liquid that has been used routinely for many decades in a wide variety of cosmetics and personal care products.  The mineral oil used in cosmetics and personal care products (also called “white mineral oil”) is a highly purified material obtained from refining petroleum.  It is refined to meet specifications appropriate for its use in pharmaceuticals, foods and cosmetics and personal care products.

 

Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?

Mineral oil has long been recognized as an important part of many cosmetic formulations. Its unique feel and properties have enabled it to be used in a wide variety of cosmetics and personal care products, from bath oils, hair care products, to skin care cosmetics where it provides many benefits including moisturizing and skin softening.