Recently, women are paying more attention to natural cosmetics without adding chemical and synthetic ingredients. Due to a lack of objective information, mineral oil is sometimes undeservedly ranked among a number of undesirable components, although it not only does not cause harm to the skin, but also very favorably affects it.
Which oils are mineral?
The substance described is a mixture of hydrocarbons released from oil and subjected to long-term multi-stage purification. The main characteristic of mineral oil is a clear, oily liquid with no taste and no smell with low viscosity.
During the treatment, any impurities that consist of polycyclic chemicals are removed from the mixture, therefore cosmetic mineral oil is perfectly safe for human skin, does not contain poisons or toxins. In the production of various products, as a rule, a substance with a very low viscosity and light texture, a high level of purification is used.
Which mineral oil is better?
Pick up any makeup you need individually, the same rule applies to the product in question. Despite the minimal comedogenic nature of the oil, it in some cases provokes an allergy to cosmetics , especially when the problem type.
The matter is that the substance forms on the epidermis a kind of protective barrier in the form of the finest microscopic film. On the one hand, it prevents the loss of moisture cells, soothes irritation, prevents peeling. On the other hand, the coating reduces skin respiration, so that the secret from the sebaceous glands can accumulate in the pores and cause the appearance of a rash.
Thus, the presence of problem zones involves the selection of a light mineral oil with a low level of viscosity and density. If the skin is normal, without acne and rashes, you can purchase funds with a more concentrated product in the composition.
Remember : a good mineral oil does not contain carcinogens and long hydrocarbon structures, has neither color nor smell. Even the slightest flavor indicates insufficient purification of the substance.
Mineral oil in cosmetics
For the production of both hygienic and decorative cosmetics this product has been used for more than a century. Oil is added in order to soften the skin, moisturize, give elasticity and elasticity.
It is also worth noting that hydrocarbons are able to mix well with additional ingredients and dissolve many other components. Therefore, mineral oil in lipstick or cream is perfectly combined with vegetable fats, extracts, vitamins. Thanks to these properties, the structure of cosmetics is stabilized, it is better distributed on the skin and absorbed. In addition, the product performs transport functions - without self-absorbed in the epidermis, the oil gives the cells the maximum amount of useful substances, without violating the oxygen metabolic processes.
To date, most cosmetics are not without mineral oils in the composition, because it is thanks to them that you can get the desired consistency, viscosity of the products, ensure comfortable application and stability of the product to weather or temperature conditions.
It should be noted that this substance is obtained from non-renewable raw materials - oil. If you adhere to an environmentally friendly way of life, then mineral oil is not suitable, it is better to use organic cosmetics, although the effectiveness and safety of the described and vegetable oils is almost identical.