TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Mineral Oil A1 - Baumann, Leslie Y1 - 2015 N1 - T2 - Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients AB - Activities:Inert substanceImportant Chemical Components:Highly refined saturated hydrocarbons1 such as:paraffinsnaphthenes (cycloalkanes)Origin Classification:Mineral oil is derived from petroleum, and is considered synthetic because solvents and other chemicals are used during the refining process.Personal Care Category:Emollient, occlusiveRecommended for the following Baumann Skin Types:Best for dry skin types because oily ones will not like the greasiness. Does not have any anti-inflammatory properties. Best for DRNT, DRNW, DRPT, and DRPW. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1174541365 ER -