"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic, Mineral
- Other languages: Paraffina, Paraffine, Parafin, Parafina, Parafină, Parafín, Парафин, פָּרָפִין, البارافين, パラフィン, 파라핀
- INCI name: PARAFFIN
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 232-315-6; 265-154-5
- Food additive: E905
- Classification: Mineral oil
Namely
Paraffin is a soft white solid wax made from petroleum. It is used in many fields such as foodstuffs and in the manufacture of candles. It is used in cosmetics in make-up products such as mascara or lipstick, but also in many body care products. It is prohibited in organic farming and is not very biodegradable.
Its functions (INCI)
- Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
- Perfuming : Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials
This ingredient is present in 1.63% of cosmetics.
