28
2009
Mineral Oil
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Mineral oil is a clear, colorless, oily liquid that comes from distillation of petroleum. Its raw form is crude oil and it is very cheap when purchased. The most common example of mineral oil is petroleum jelly. It can also be found with your baby oils, baby lotion and other baby care products in the market today. Mineral oil boasts of preventing chapping of the skin and cradle caps among infants hence establishing their market base from there.
A good pediatrician doesn’t encourage the use of harsh chemicals to your baby’s skin and they even advised mothers not to use chemical based products since baby’s skin is extra sensitive. Adults and infants alike, petroleum based products clog pores and prevent it from releasing toxins. Moreover, it will not allow your skin to breathe and breaks the natural cycle of it. One should be aware that mineral oil is toxic, and they cause cancer as well.
