mineral oils
Rock-sourced lubricants
Mineral oils are petroleum-derived oils used in cosmetics, laxatives, and industrial applications.
Unlike vegetable or essential oils, they come from refining crude oil rather than plants.
In skincare, mineral oil forms a barrier that prevents moisture loss.
As a laxative, it lubricates the intestines.
Industrial grades serve as lubricants and coolants in machinery.
- viscousThick and slow-flowing
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
- sewing machine oilLubricant for stitching devices
- paraffinFlammable waxy petroleum derivative
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
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- carcinogensasbestos, benzene, formaldehyde, arsenic, tobacco smoke
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Lipids extracted from plants
plant oils · natural oils · seed oils · nut oils · essential oils
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