Ingredient
Paraffin
Low risk
FunctionSkin Protectant
What it is — Paraffin (INCI: Paraffin) is a mineral-derived wax used as a skin protectant and structuring agent.
What it does — It is commonly used to form a protective surface layer that helps reduce moisture loss and to give balms and sticks firmness and structure.
Typical use — Found in balms, ointments, rich creams and sticks.
Who it suits / good to know — Suits dry or exposed skin looking for occlusive, protective comfort; very oily or breakout-prone skin may prefer lighter textures.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review, reflecting an inert, well-refined wax. This is general information, not medical advice.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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