RT Book, Section A1 Baumann, Leslie SR Print(0) ID 1174541365 T1 Mineral Oil T2 Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients YR 2015 FD 2015 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071793988 LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1174541365 RD 2024/03/29 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.