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Liquid Paraffin

Low Concern

Quick verdict

Low risk

Liquid Paraffin skin safety dashboard

Liquid Paraffin scores 85/100 across 1 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

1/5

Low clogging risk signal in current analyses.

Fungal acne concern

Lower

No major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.

Pregnancy concern

Lower

No elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.

Skin types to avoid

None flagged

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Liquid Paraffin and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Liquid Paraffin. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Liquid Paraffin clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 1/5

Liquid Paraffin has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Liquid Paraffin?

Low Concern

Liquid Paraffin currently scores 85/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is Liquid Paraffin safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Liquid Paraffin a safety score of 85/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Liquid Paraffin?

No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Liquid Paraffin, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Provisional AI estimate - being verified against official sources.Confidence: LowLast reviewed Jun 13, 2026

We have not yet attached an official citation to this ingredient. The current rating is a provisional AI estimate and will be updated as authoritative sources are added.

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Found in 1 Products

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Zeroderma ointment

low

A highly refined mineral oil that forms an occlusive barrier to prevent moisture loss from the skin surface.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liquid Paraffin and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Liquid Paraffin. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 1 products in our database, Liquid Paraffin appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Liquid Paraffin clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Liquid Paraffin has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Liquid Paraffin?
Liquid Paraffin currently scores 85/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Liquid Paraffin safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Liquid Paraffin a safety score of 85/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Liquid Paraffin?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Liquid Paraffin, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.