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Low Concern

Light Liquid Paraffin

Safety Flags
Safety Notes

Cosmetic-grade Paraffinum Liquidum is highly purified and considered non-comedogenic and non-irritating, despite common misconceptions about its petroleum origin. [2, 9, 12, 13, 14]

Function & Common Use

Function

Occlusive emollient

Category

Occlusive emollient

Common In

-

Origin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Light Liquid Paraffin safe to use in skincare?

Light Liquid Paraffin has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Cosmetic-grade Paraffinum Liquidum is highly purified and considered non-comedogenic and non-irritating, despite common misconceptions about its petroleum origin. [2, 9, 12, 13, 14]

Is Light Liquid Paraffin allowed in India?

Light Liquid Paraffin is currently classified as "not specified" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Light Liquid Paraffin used for in cosmetics?

Light Liquid Paraffin functions as: Occlusive emollient. It is commonly found in: various cosmetic formulations.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Not specified
EU
Not specified
US FDA
Not specified
Korea (MFDS)
Not specified

Identifiers

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