Quick Facts
6/10
Hazard Score
12
Products Found
Allowed
Regulatory Status
4
Known Aliases
Commonly found in
Why You Should Care
A colorless, odorless oil derived from petroleum distillation. Used extensively in cosmetics and skincare as an emollient and solvent. Like petrolatum, cosmetic-grade mineral oil may contain impurities if insufficiently refined.
Top Health Concern
Untreated or mildly treated mineral oils are classified as Group 1 carcinogens by IARC.
Source: IARC Monographs Volume 100F
+2 more health risks documented. Read full analysis
Found In These Products
12 products in our database contain mineral oil.
ChapStick
ChapStick Classic Original
ChapStick
ChapStick Moisturizer Original
ChapStick
ChapStick Total Hydration 3 in 1
ChapStick
ChapStick Classic Cherry
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All 50 Toxic Ingredients
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7
Petroleum / Petrolatum
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Mineral Oil
5
Paraffin Wax
8
Parabens
9
Formaldehyde Releasers
4
Phenoxyethanol
8
Methylisothiazolinone
7
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
5
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
7
Camphor
6
Menthol
7
Phenol
6
Salicylic Acid
9
Phthalates
8
Triclosan
8
Oxybenzone
7
Octinoxate
6
Homosalate
5
Avobenzone
7
Synthetic Fragrance
6
Artificial Colors
4
Dimethicone
5
Propylene Glycol
6
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG Compounds)
7
DEA, MEA & TEA (Ethanolamines)
6
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
5
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
7
Synthetic Dyes (FD&C in Lip Products)
5
Octisalate
10
Lead
9
Coal Tar
5
Bismuth Oxychloride
7
Talc
8
Carbon Black
4
Lanolin
3
Palm Oil
6
Retinyl Palmitate
9
Hydroquinone
8
Toluene
5
Aluminum Compounds
7
Siloxanes (Cyclic Silicones)
5
Titanium Dioxide (Nanoparticle Form)
8
Benzophenone
8
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)
9
Quaternium-15
7
Imidazolidinyl Urea
4
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid)
6
Triethanolamine (TEA)
5
Ceteareth-20
3
Polybutene
