Hydrogenated Mineral Oil

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Hydrogenated Mineral Oil is the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of Mineral Oil.

Purpose

Functions: Skin Protecting. We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.

Rating

NOT RATED

Category

INCI Purpose

SKIN PROTECTING

Alternative Names

Hair Profile

Functions

Oil

Role

Suffocates the scalp; cannot be washed off with sulfate-free systems; leads to chronic buildup. Found in cheap heavy conditioners, "grease" products.

Build-up risk

At a Glance

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