woman, tu uz mitras aadas smeereeji? Jo citaaadaak jau arii nav taa mitrinoshaa efekta.
Cosmetics-grade mineral oil and petrolatum are considered the safest, most nonirritating moisturizing ingredients ever found. Yes, they can reduce the amount of air that comes in contact with skin, and reduce its impact on skin, but that's what a good antioxidant is supposed to do; they don't suffocate skin! There are several studies showing that mineral oil can help heal and moisturize skin quite effectively. The confusion around mineral oil is also caused by some cosmetics companies and people who use the information about non-purified mineral oil as a scare tactic. The mineral oil used in skin-care products is certified as either USP (United States Pharmacopeia) or BP (British Pharmacopeia). This is the type that's used in skin-care products, and it's completely safe, soothing, and healthy for skin. It does not contain impurities that harm skin in any way, though the oily texture of mineral oil doesn't make it a favorite ingredient of those with oily or breakout-prone skin (though mineral oil is not known to clog pores because it remains on the surface of skin, protecting it from dryness).
(Sources: International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2007, pages 385-390; Journal of Dermatologic Science, May 2008, pages 135-142; Dermatitis, September 2004, pages 109-116;International Wound Journal, September 2006, pages 181-187.)