"mineral oil. Clear, odorless oil derived from petroleum that is widely used in cosmetics because it rarely causes allergic reactions and can't become a solid and clog pores. Despite mineral oil's association with petroleum and the hype that it is bad for skin, keep in mind that petroleum is a natural ingredient derived from the earth and that once it becomes mineral oil, it has no resemblance to the original petroleum. Cosmetics-grade mineral oil and petrolatum are considered the safest, most nonirritating moisturizing ingredients ever found (Sources: Cosmetics & Toiletries, January 2001, page 79; and Cosmetic Dermatology, September 2000, pages 44–46). Yes, they can keep air off the skin to some extent, but that's what a good antioxidant is supposed to do; they don't suffocate skin! Moreover, mineral oil and petrolatum are known to be efficacious in wound healing, and are also considered to be among the most effective moisturizing ingredients available (Source: Cosmetics & Toiletries, February 1998, pages 33–40)."
The above is an excerpt from paula’s choice website. I have been wondering if this is not good ,why are they still a lot of products that use this as part of the ingredients? A lot of baby products use mineral oil as well. Since we have all learned the proper steps to hair care, could we not give this product a second chance. I have recently started using the motions oil moisuriser and I am very happy with it although it contains mineral oil.
The above is an excerpt from paula’s choice website. I have been wondering if this is not good ,why are they still a lot of products that use this as part of the ingredients? A lot of baby products use mineral oil as well. Since we have all learned the proper steps to hair care, could we not give this product a second chance. I have recently started using the motions oil moisuriser and I am very happy with it although it contains mineral oil.