mineral oil
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mineral oil
Is it harmful to use mineral oil on the skin occasionally (the same way one would use walnut oil: on slightly damp skin after showering...)?
The mineral oil does not have added vitamin E.
In fact the part of the site on oils refers to mineral oil...it seems to quote other online sources, which I will also include here (from an organic/health site in the UK):
Mineral oil :
Coats skin like clingfilm - disrupts the skin's immune barrier & inhibits its ability to breathe or absorb moisture or nutrition. Inability to release toxins results in blocked pores, spots, acne & other skin disorders. Slows down skin function & cell development & therefore leads to premature ageing of skin. (See Paraffin)
It seems if I use it occasionally (when I cannot get glycerin while traveling), it will still work for me.... I use it during the day-- not when the skin is healing at night.
The mineral oil does not have added vitamin E.
In fact the part of the site on oils refers to mineral oil...it seems to quote other online sources, which I will also include here (from an organic/health site in the UK):
Mineral oil :
Coats skin like clingfilm - disrupts the skin's immune barrier & inhibits its ability to breathe or absorb moisture or nutrition. Inability to release toxins results in blocked pores, spots, acne & other skin disorders. Slows down skin function & cell development & therefore leads to premature ageing of skin. (See Paraffin)
It seems if I use it occasionally (when I cannot get glycerin while traveling), it will still work for me.... I use it during the day-- not when the skin is healing at night.
mineral oil
No, it is liquid petrolatum (a hydrocarbon like that, and also related to paraffin, Vaseline, etc., but completely liquid in viscosity)....
In the States it is also known as 'baby oil.'
I season my kitchen cutting boards with it, as it is recommended for that use--
It completely blocks out water. It has a nice feel on the skin and is less sticky than glycerin, or even a glycerin/water mix like the product called Aqualin.
On the former version of this bboard, Wai posted on it once and said it coated the skin and was harmful for that reason. I didn't understand the difference in this respect from coconut oil, which seems very occlusive... though it has water content, probably, and things can pass through the water whereas that cannot with petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
In the States it is also known as 'baby oil.'
I season my kitchen cutting boards with it, as it is recommended for that use--
It completely blocks out water. It has a nice feel on the skin and is less sticky than glycerin, or even a glycerin/water mix like the product called Aqualin.
On the former version of this bboard, Wai posted on it once and said it coated the skin and was harmful for that reason. I didn't understand the difference in this respect from coconut oil, which seems very occlusive... though it has water content, probably, and things can pass through the water whereas that cannot with petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
mineral oil
I thought to try it (just recently) on different areas of the face (under the eyes; on the cheeks; just around the mouth) to see which areas it works best... and then I will use it only there.
Generally, it irritates around the eyes (under them) very little, whereas most other oils seem to get in my eyes and irritate them a lot-- gets on my lashes and my eyes start getting red, etc.
It gives the skin a very soft, nice feel.... I rather like it though it is not as natural an oil as coconut or walnut.... would be rather regretful to completely avoid using it....
Generally, it irritates around the eyes (under them) very little, whereas most other oils seem to get in my eyes and irritate them a lot-- gets on my lashes and my eyes start getting red, etc.
It gives the skin a very soft, nice feel.... I rather like it though it is not as natural an oil as coconut or walnut.... would be rather regretful to completely avoid using it....
petroleum jelly
After some use, I think I prefer the mineral oil (not the jelly), as it is less shiny on the surface of the skin.
If you think the jelly is better, I do follow your advice.. (quite a lot!)-- I am going to keep trying it.
If you think the jelly is better, I do follow your advice.. (quite a lot!)-- I am going to keep trying it.
I think the jelly is better because its 'sits on the skin', whereas a more liquid substances are more likely to penetrate the skin to some extend.
When it just sits on the skin, its adverse properties will less likely affect your skin.
But do your own experimentation, indeed, to find what suits you best.
When it just sits on the skin, its adverse properties will less likely affect your skin.
But do your own experimentation, indeed, to find what suits you best.
petroleum jelly
I've realized the shininess is probably about the same; it is just that the mineral oil is easier to spread without 'pulling' the skin under the eyes (which is quite delicate; I have red hair and very fair skin that shows sun damage and takes insults hard)....
But I now have a tub of petroleum jelly and remain willing to try this permanently, as what you have said makes good sense.
But I now have a tub of petroleum jelly and remain willing to try this permanently, as what you have said makes good sense.
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Re: mineral oil
Mineral oil is mainly used for the treatment of constipation. The body has a natural protective mechanism that tries to repel synthetic ingredients. Because Mineral the body rejects it and it continues to ride on top of the skin.