- Comedogenic
- 0 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Safe
- Type
- Mineral oil
- INCI name
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Also listed as
- Mineral Oil, Liquid Petrolatum, Liquid Paraffin
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Paraffinum Liquidum scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, and it is fungal-acne safe too. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Mineral Oil comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Mineral Oil (INCI: Paraffinum Liquidum) has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5. Cosmetic-grade mineral oil is non-comedogenic and fungal-acne safe, despite its reputation.
Is Mineral Oil safe for fungal acne?
Yes. Paraffinum Liquidum is not a known Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger.
Does Mineral Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Paraffinum Liquidum?
On labels it can also appear as Mineral Oil, Liquid Petrolatum or Liquid Paraffin.