Liquid paraffin

Liquid paraffin is actually a highly refined mineral oil. Liquid paraffin has many uses in cosmetics, hygiene and medicine. Also, these types of paraffins are completely odorless and transparent.
Liquid paraffin is a clear, odorless oil obtained from a mineral source, typically a petroleum distillate. This oil is a byproduct of refining crude oil to produce gasoline and other petroleum products.

Applications of liquid paraffin

Mineral oil can be used for various purposes including laxative, food preparation and mechanical, electrical and industrial applications. However, liquid paraffin is a term reserved for highly refined mineral oil suitable for skin care products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and even for edible use. This is an important distinction because some skin care professionals who express concern about liquid paraffin may be inadvertently referring to medical-grade mineral oil, which is not properly refined and is not used in skin products.
Mineral oil or paraffin oil is a mixture of higher alkanes from a mineral source such as crude oil. Mineral oil is produced from crude oil by vacuum distillation, from which several substances are distilled and an oil remains, which is then refined further.