Is Mineral Oil Bad in Cosmetics?

Mineral Oil continues to receive a bad rap, primarily from cosmetic companies claiming to be natural (such an over used tired word) although obviously dissing natural mineral oil. Imagine… A well known cosmetic company suggests men and women host cosmetic parties in living rooms while slamming mineral oil with crackers to sell cosmetics.

           Mineral Oil has been used safely used in cosmetics for eons. It is not a harmful ingredient and actually quite to the contrary.

         Let’s discuss and hopefully dispel the associated nasty myths pertaining to mineral oil.

          The most mis-leading myth that continues to fly around in the media is that Mineral Oil causes cancer which in the case of cosmetics is rubbish. Studies continue to be conducted addressing certain types of petroleum derivatives that do contain carcinogens. The mineral oil found in cosmetics is a completely different because it is highly refined and purified and thus  named COSMETIC GRADE Mineral Oil. Cosmetic grade oil has been proven in multiple studies to NOT cause cancer and further more it will not going to clog your pores and thus is non comedogenic. Yes! As is the case with most ingredients either natural or synthetic approximately three percent of the population will have some sort of a negative reaction.

          Keepin it real, I had a humorous thought to share! I drink water out of the Mississppi River which happens to look like a mud pit. YUCK! Purification systems here in St. Louis, Missouri are what purifies my water that ends up in the tap in my kitchen. My water is so delish that guests from out of town will often ask if it is bottled water. Purified is the operative word for our good water as well as cosmetic grade mineral oil.

          The one myth that I find to be most humorous is that Collagen cannot penetrate mineral oil. Quit wasting your hard earned money on products that contain collagen! The molecule itself is too large to be properly delivered to the skin in any kind of lotion. Instead talk to a Plastic Surgeon regarding Collagen injections.

         The rant that Mineral Oil dries your skin is actually an out and out lie. Mineral Oil is a naturally derived substance and will not only moisturize your skin but will also protect the skin. It is extremely beneficial and safe.

         Mineral oil clogs pores…Who Says? Check out this study published in the Blackwell Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. I have held steadfast on mineral oil receiving a bad rap when addressing clogged pores. It has been proven to not cause blackheads or whiteheads.

        It’s time to move on from mineral oil and scare tactics used for personal gain. How about pesticides in our food supply or mad cow disease?

[tags]Mineral Oil, Bad, Skin, Cosmetics, woman, cancer, collagen[/tag]