-Love Love*
New Member
I KNOW they're bad. I just don't know why. Why do we avoid them?
-
⏰ Welcome, Guest! You are viewing only 2 out of 27 total forums. Register today to view more, then Subscribe to view all forums, submit posts, reply to posts, create new threads, view photos, access private messages, change your avatar, create a photo album, customize your profile, and possibly be selected as our next Feature of the Month.
What's so bad about Mineral Oil/Petroleum?
- Thread starter -Love Love*
- Start date
⏳ Limited Access:
Register today to view all forum posts.
Neith
New Member
Here's the thing. They aren't bad. Not for everyone.
If used properly, your hair can thrive. I'm not saying every head will thrive, but it's just like anything else.
If you misuse keratin protein, what's going to happen to you? Messed up hair. Also some people's hair doesn't like keratin protein and however they use it, it just doesn't work for them. Petroelum/mineral oil... same thing.
The person with the longest hair on this board oils her hair with melted vaseline
I think her hair is thigh length?
The reason many people don't use it is because it creates a tough to get through film on the hair. This film can create a waterproof layer over time, which stops moisture from getting into the hair. If you have petroleum/mineral oil build up, conditioners won't work well, leave ins won't work well and you won't be able to properly moisturize your hair... your hair will get dry.
Natural oils are washed away much easier while still providing shine and "sealing" properties.
With that said, I don't use petroleum personally, but there are many people who do and can use it and have healthy hair. You have to decide for yourself what is good for you and what works in your hair.
Imo it's generally bad if:
You use multiple products with mineral oil/petroleum
You use a leave in product with mineral oil/petroleum daily
You use mineral oil/petroleum and you don't use a strong enough shampoo to get it out of your hair
Even so, some people do ALL those things and have a great head of hair
Tiffers stands out in my mind because look at all her pretty hair
and she swears by a product that has a good amount of mineral oil in it.
Do your research, make your own decisions
If used properly, your hair can thrive. I'm not saying every head will thrive, but it's just like anything else.
If you misuse keratin protein, what's going to happen to you? Messed up hair. Also some people's hair doesn't like keratin protein and however they use it, it just doesn't work for them. Petroelum/mineral oil... same thing.
The person with the longest hair on this board oils her hair with melted vaseline
I think her hair is thigh length?The reason many people don't use it is because it creates a tough to get through film on the hair. This film can create a waterproof layer over time, which stops moisture from getting into the hair. If you have petroleum/mineral oil build up, conditioners won't work well, leave ins won't work well and you won't be able to properly moisturize your hair... your hair will get dry.
Natural oils are washed away much easier while still providing shine and "sealing" properties.
With that said, I don't use petroleum personally, but there are many people who do and can use it and have healthy hair. You have to decide for yourself what is good for you and what works in your hair.
Imo it's generally bad if:
You use multiple products with mineral oil/petroleum
You use a leave in product with mineral oil/petroleum daily
You use mineral oil/petroleum and you don't use a strong enough shampoo to get it out of your hair
Even so, some people do ALL those things and have a great head of hair
Tiffers stands out in my mind because look at all her pretty hair
and she swears by a product that has a good amount of mineral oil in it.Do your research, make your own decisions
jamaicalovely
Well-Known Member
Off topic...who has the longest hair?
bluevalentine
Well-Known Member
i was wondering that too....point me in that direction i need some inspiration tonite lol
Neith
New Member
aint that something?
Smiley79
Well-Known Member
Thank you Neith...I needed that explanation!!!! Makes a lot of sense. Even though I'm a newbie, I'm sure that we don't need to be afraid of every thing out there but rather understand it and use it in moderation or according to OUR hair needs. I was like Love, Love spending an hour at the BSS rejecting everything with MO or Petro. Thanks again for that 411.
jamaicalovely
Well-Known Member
I thought this was the person. I wanted to describe her but I thought it would come off as rude.
Wow, look at that hair.
.:Eden:.
Well-Known Member
Something to think about...
Information taken from http://www.cosmeticscop.com a cosmetic research database.
"Mineral Oil. Clear, odorless oil derived from petroleum that is widely used in cosmetics because it rarely causes allergic reactions and it cannot 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 USP (cosmetics- and pharmaceutical-grade 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 among the most effective moisturizing ingredients available (Source: Cosmetics & Toiletries, February 1998, pages 33–40)."
"Petrolatum. Vaseline is pure petrolatum. For some unknown and unsubstantiated reason, petrolatum has attained a negative image in regard to skin care, despite solid research to the contrary. Topical application of petrolatum can help the skin’s outer layer recover from damage, reduce inflammation, and generally heal the skin (Source: Acta Dermato-Venereologica, November–December 2000, pages 412–415). See also mineral oil."
"Petrolatum. Vaseline is pure petrolatum. For some unknown and unsubstantiated reason, petrolatum has attained a negative image in regard to skin care, despite solid research to the contrary. Topical application of petrolatum can help the skin’s outer layer recover from damage, reduce inflammation, and generally heal the skin (Source: Acta Dermato-Venereologica, November–December 2000, pages 412–415). See also mineral oil."
Information taken from http://www.cosmeticscop.com a cosmetic research database.
happylife
New Member
Thanks for posting this, but I can't see anything when I click on the link other than a thread sans pics or another link....please help
melissa-bee
Well-Known Member
^it's because they're both old threads and the poster most probably deleted the pics
Neith
New Member
I think that user removed the pics. Haven't seen her around the hair forum much either
Similar threads
