Mineral Oil ?

[Laurel]

I have seen several posts talking about not getting lotions that have mineral oil in them and I was just curious as to why that was?

[Anya1976]

Mineral oil acts like a plastic on your skin it doesn't let any moisture in. so in the long run when you think you are moisturizing your skin it's not getting any moisture and is drier in the long run. and if u use mineral oil lotions b4 you tan it could end up ruining the acrylics

[Brown Buns]

That is strange my after tanning lotion has mineral oil. Should I stop using it?

[D Queen]

what are the benefits of mineral oil when youre not tanning?


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[Laurel]

Thanks Anya, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info

[njchica]

there is a big debate about whether or not mineral oil is good for your skin.... some people say it is horrible, others say it's fine. I don't use lotions with mineral oil simply because I use after-tan moisturizers that are designed to help my tan. they don't contain mineral oil.

[njchica]

Mineral oil is a common ingredient in many household products. It is found in lotions, soaps, cosmetics and motor oil. Mineral oil is a clear, liquid oil with no scent and will not spoil. It is produced as a byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil. Mineral oil is the leftover liquid, and because it is abundant, it is very inexpensive. In fact, it is more expensive to dispose of mineral oil, than to purchase it.

Mineral oil is the main ingredient in many baby care items as well. Baby oil, Vaseline® (petroleum jelly), baby wash liquid soap, and baby lotions all contain mineral oil as a key ingredient. As mentioned above, manufacturers can buy it very inexpensively and it will not spoil.

The problem is that mineral oil is foreign to the human body and has many harmful effects, especially on infants.

¤ Mineral oil acts as a thin plastic layer on the skin.

¤ It is difficult to absorb and clogs the pores, which slows the skin’s ability to eliminate toxins. Remember, the skin is the body’s largest organ and plays an important role in maintaining overall health!

¤ Once the oil is absorbed, it is broken down by the liver and passes through the intestinal tract. And once the oil is present in the intestinal tract, it will absorb all of the fat-soluble vitamins found there. It is essentially stealing important vitamins from the body, which the body will not be able to replace. This can eventually lead to nutritional deficiencies.

¤ Studies have also shown forms of pneumonia caused by mineral oil decreasing lung function, known as lipoid pneumonia. Because of these dangers, the medical community has condemned the use of mineral oil taken orally or as an ingredient in medications.

Given these harmful effects, when caring for babies, it is best to use all natural products. Many caretakers know that babies love to put their hands in their mouths. This also means that whatever is on their hands is also going in their mouth, and into their bodies. It is best not to chance your baby’s health with mineral oil and petroleum-based products.

This is especially true for infant massage. Use of an all-natural, vegetable or fruit-based, unscented oil is best. Natural oils are easily absorbed and digested by the body. And oils with added vitamin E will actually benefit the skin and act as an antioxidant.

http://www.jorbins.com/baby_nursery_magazine/view_article.php?article= 1235890

[njchica]

Mineral Oil

Excerpted from The Beauty Bible, 2nd edition

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The notion that mineral oil and petrolatum (Vaseline) are bad for skin has been around for some time, with Aveda being the most visible company to mount a crusade deriding these ingredients. According to many companies that produce "natural" cosmetics, mineral oil and petrolatum are terrible ingredients because they come from crude oil (petroleum) and are used in industry as metal-cutting fluid (among other uses) and, therefore, can harm the skin by forming an oil film and suffocating it.

This foolish, recurring misinformation about mineral oil and petrolatum is maddening. After all, crude oil is as natural as any other earth-derived substance. Moreover, lots of ingredients are derived from awful-sounding sources but are nevertheless benign and totally safe. Salt is a perfect example. Common table salt is sodium chloride, composed of sodium and chloride, but salt doesn't have the caustic properties of chloride (a form of chlorine) or the unstable explosiveness of sodium. In fact, it is a completely different compound with the harmful properties of neither of its components.

Cosmetics-grade mineral oil and petrolatum are considered the safest, most nonirritating moisturizing ingredients ever found (Sources: Cosmetics & Toiletries, January 2001, page 79; Cosmetic Dermatology, September 2000, pages 44–46). Yes, they can keep air off the skin to some extent, but that's what a good antioxidant is supposed to do; they don't suffocate skin! Moreover, petrolatum and mineral oil are known for being efficacious in wound healing, and are also considered to be among the most effective moisturizing ingredients available (Source: Cosmetics & Toiletries, February 1998, pages 33–40).

Paula Begoun

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[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-20 16:41, Brown Buns wrote:
That is strange my after tanning lotion has mineral oil. Should I stop using it?

that is really up to you. my skin always seemed drier when i used mineral oil based products. now that i stopped using all my bath and body works stuff my skin is hardly ever dry or flaky

[meltdbutta]

This topic on Mineral oil will go on forever...
I think we need Definitive Information once and For ALL!!!

melty

[Anya1976]

well with hearing both sides it's a personal choice. but remember DO NOT use anything with mineral oil in the tanning bed

[colorgod]

Based on those facts, I would not use mineral oil. Just the potential of doing something that could hinder my tanning, scares me!

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-22 19:35, colorgod wrote:
Based on those facts, I would not use mineral oil. Just the potential of doing something that could hinder my tanning, scares me!

i don't think mineral oil hinders tanning but it can ruin acrylics, i've seen acrylics after people smuggled in baby oil they look disgusting and end up cracking pretty soon after.

[colorgod]

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On 2003-05-20 15:36, Anya1976 wrote:
Mineral oil acts like a plastic on your skin it doesn't let any moisture in. so in the long run when you think you are moisturizing your skin it's not getting any moisture and is drier in the long run. and if u use mineral oil lotions b4 you tan it could end up ruining the acrylics


Anya, you said that you didn't think mineral oil would hinder tanning! However, you posted that it can make your skin drier. Wouldn't that hinder tanning since moist skin tans better than dry skin?

[Anya1976]

well when you put it on your skin isn't dry. but in the long run it DOES dry your skin out. if u put baby oil on your skin for a little while it seems like it's not dry at all right... but in a little while your skin feels dry like u need more. so if you put lotion on with mineral oil in it you get the illusion for the MOMENT that your skin IS actually moisturized.

[njchica]

I think that mineral oil on the skin would constitute "moist" skin if you're talking about skin absorbing UV rays. But, in the long run, it might dry your skin out and cause an increase in natural exfoliation.

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-23 16:55, njchica wrote:
I think that mineral oil on the skin would constitute "moist" skin if you're talking about skin absorbing UV rays. But, in the long run, it might dry your skin out and cause an increase in natural exfoliation.

yes that is exactly what i was saying

[njchica]

so glad I could be of service.

[colorgod]

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On 2003-05-23 16:55, njchica wrote:
But, in the long run, it might dry your skin out and cause an increase in natural exfoliation.


Wouldn't that be a hinderance to optimal tanning? Just seems logical that if the skin is exfoliating more, that you will be losing some "color".

[Anya1976]

that isn't hindering getting a tan. keeping a tan yes that would be the problem. but in general no it would NOT hinder getting a tan....

[colorgod]

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On 2003-05-23 20:47, colorgod wrote:
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On 2003-05-23 16:55, njchica wrote:
But, in the long run, it might dry your skin out and cause an increase in natural exfoliation.


Wouldn't that be a hinderance to optimal tanning? Just seems logical that if the skin is exfoliating more, that you will be losing some "color".

OK. In this last post I was referring to KEEPING a tan (maintaining).

Thanks, I think I understand this all clearly now.

Anya, you have really helped me understand this. What would I do without you????

[colorgod]

Also, if you are not keeping a tan, doesn't that mean you are not getting as dark as you COULD?????

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-23 22:07, colorgod wrote:
Also, if you are not keeping a tan, doesn't that mean you are not getting as dark as you COULD?????

well you could get that dark but u'd lose it faster.

[CarSmithUGA]

I'm using a Cocoa Butter formula with mineral oil.. I have used it for a few months... my skin isn't flaky at all, and I am not having a problem keeping my color... i just use it as a moisturizer though, and never in the tanning beds... maybe its reaction just depends on the product and skin type...

[~*HoneyBee*~]

My question is, why would anyone want to tan with a natural laxative!!? lol

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-28 10:59, GodsLittleLamb wrote:
My question is, why would anyone want to tan with a natural laxative!!? lol

good question lol

[njchica]

I saw a post somewhere by a salon owner that said to apply baby oil to your skin immediately after showering and toweling off.... and then apply moisturizer over that. so it just goes to show that everyone has a totally different opinion on this.

[Hyperion]

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On 2003-05-28 10:59, GodsLittleLamb wrote:
My question is, why would anyone want to tan with a natural laxative!!? lol


Actually, although it is used as a laxative, (though not as much today as it used to be) there is really nothing natural about it. And you could just as easily say why would anyone use a laxative that is used as a skin care product. Mineral oil is not "natural" for either one of these uses, but that does not necessarily mean it's bad for you. But if I had to choose between the two, I would rather put it ON my body then IN my body...it must taste pretty nasty too I imagine!

[engfant]

Ok here's the deal. Buy a cheapo moisturiser and buy an expensive moisturiser from any store. Main ingredient in the cheapo= mineral oil. Expensive lotion = no mineral oil. Hmmmm I wonder why.

[sunbunny]

We've got new tanners that would benfit from this topic.

[palefacegirl]

Thanks so much for bumping this up . I just did a search on mineral oil and this was one I did not read when I was searching.

[southernbelle]

Whoa! I never knew that!! Thanks for the info!! I checked all my lotions and body washes. LoL. So far, only some Victoria Secret shimmer stuff had it, and I've never used it so, I guess, good 4 me. LoL.

[Tamar]

Mineral oil as a laxative? Are we confused with castor oil? Yuck, bleh, pfffft...Grandmothers-to-be have been known to feed this to their daughters to induce contractions!

Back to the topic: mineral oil creates a barrier keeping moisture OUT & OFF the skin, hence it's use on baby's little bottom. It may feel good to our skin, but it does not allow proper hydration, which we need (tanning or not).

[BrownJen]

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On 2003-07-06 23:45, southernbelle wrote:
Whoa! I never knew that!! Thanks for the info!! I checked all my lotions and body washes. LoL. So far, only some Victoria Secret shimmer stuff had it, and I've never used it so, I guess, good 4 me. LoL.


I try to stay away from mineral oil whenever possible, but I just can't give up my Victoria's Secret lotions. They make me smell way too good and I always get so many compliments from everyone when I use them.

[njchica]

okay... so who is in favor of mineral oil? who is against it?

[Sc0tt]

i'm neutral. i'll use a product with mineral but i'd prefer one without, esp for my face.
so i guess you can say i'm against it

[Summers Tan]

I think my skin is better off not using it from my experience.

[njchica]

I'm on the fence... I love my tanning moisturizers, none of which have mineral oil... but I also love BBW's sugar scrubs and they do contain it. I guess I'll be alright since I use both types of products.

[Anya1976]

the ONLY product i use with petrolatum is total immerssion, the rest of my stuff has none at all. i do have to say the BBW true blue spa wet your whistle is a GREAT lip balm without mineral oil too bad it doesn't have spf

[njchica]

I almost bought the Neutrogena body oil yesterday..... but that isn't a mineral oil, right? it's sesame?

[Anya1976]

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On 2004-01-15 18:24, njchica wrote:
I almost bought the Neutrogena body oil yesterday..... but that isn't a mineral oil, right? it's sesame?

right it's sesame seed oil.

[Mrc4608]

don't they make a sunflower one too?

[Anya1976]

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On 2004-01-15 19:10, salonpro wrote:
don't they make a sunflower one too?

um not sure about that.

[Mrc4608]

maybe I'm wrong? Just seems I've seen a couple different ones.