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ooh ooh, tell me another one. Do pigs fly in your world, too?
mineral oil in no way breaks down the immune system. If anything it boosts it, but generally it's an inert substance in such arguments. It also works a hell of a lot better as a massage oil and moisturizer than anything else I've tried. Also great for burns, but petroleum jelly works better for burns and lips.
Hey go ahead and lather it on. I am watching pigs fly...
A quick google search.
Mineral Oil Fact Sheet
by Saasha Plefka
Mineral oil is a common ingredient in many household products. It is found in lotions, soaps, cosmetics and motor oil. Mineral oil is a clear, liquid oil with no scent and will not spoil. It is produced as a byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil. Mineral oil is the leftover liquid, and because it is abundant, it is very inexpensive. In fact, it is more expensive to dispose of mineral oil, than to purchase it.
Mineral oil is the main ingredient in many baby care items as well. Baby oil, Vaseline® (petroleum jelly), baby wash liquid soap, and baby lotions all contain mineral oil as a key ingredient. As mentioned above, manufacturers can buy it very inexpensively and it will not spoil.
The problem is that mineral oil is foreign to the human body and has many harmful effects, especially on infants.
¤ Mineral oil acts as a thin plastic layer on the skin.
¤ It is difficult to absorb and clogs the pores, which slows the skin’s ability to eliminate toxins. Remember, the skin is the body’s largest organ and plays an important role in maintaining overall health!
¤ Once the oil is absorbed, it is broken down by the liver and passes through the intestinal tract. And once the oil is present in the intestinal tract, it will absorb all of the fat-soluble vitamins found there. It is essentially stealing important vitamins from the body, which the body will not be able to replace. This can eventually lead to nutritional deficiencies.
¤ Studies have also shown forms of pneumonia caused by mineral oil decreasing lung function, known as lipoid pneumonia. Because of these dangers, the medical community has condemned the use of mineral oil taken orally or as an ingredient in medications.
Given these harmful effects, when caring for babies, it is best to use all natural products. Many caretakers know that babies love to put their hands in their mouths. This also means that whatever is on their hands is also going in their mouth, and into their bodies. It is best not to chance your baby’s health with mineral oil and petroleum-based products.
This is especially true for infant massage. Use of an all-natural, vegetable or fruit-based, unscented oil is best. Natural oils are easily absorbed and digested by the body. And oils with added vitamin E will actually benefit the skin and act as an antioxidant.
2. Mineral Oil:
Baby oil is 100% mineral oil. This commonly used petroleum ingredient coats the skin just like plastic wrap. The skin's natural immune barrier is disrupted as this plastic coating inhibits its ability to breathe and absorb the Natural Moisture Factor (moisture and nutrition). The skin's ability to release toxins is impeded by this 'plastic wrap,' which can promote acne and other disorders. This process slows down skin function and normal cell development causing the skin to prematurely age.
The real question is: What kind of oil is in your product? Most traditional OTC (over the counter) products contain MINERAL OIL (classed as a petrochemical pollutant and xenohormone). The dangers of the mineral oils found so ubiquitously in the majority of cosmetic products is indeed a health hazard. A synthetic petrochemical which is used because it is incredibly inexpensive and has an infinite shelf life, it allows the large cosmetic companies to vastly boost their profit margin, at your skin's expense! It can have negative effects on hormones, cannot be absorbed by the skin, can also slow down cell renewal, and be the second (after the sun) most likely cause of premature aging. In fact sunscreens produced from mineral oil may promote skin cancer as well as colon and breast cancer. A derivative of crude oil (petroleum) that is used industrially as a cutting fluid and lubricating oil. Mineral oil forms an oily film over the skin to lock in moisture, toxins and wastes, but hinders normal skin respiration by keeping oxygen out. However, no cosmetic manufacturers put health warnings on their products, and in the US, the FDA does not require this information to be on packaging. In addition, it leaves an uncomfortable greasy feel because it sits on the surface, a suffocating barrier that causes skin conditions such as acne, blackheads, and whiteheads because the skin cannot breathe! The good oils are totally natural, totally bio-compatible, and totally bio-available, meaning they can be absorbed completely by the skin, even nourish and balance the skin. This is where the oil myth is busted.
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You and Darcy are responsible for my Lush Addiction. 
ETA the scent of baby oil makes me gag lol. But mineral/pet jelly has always done a good job keeping moisture trapped to my skin, otherwise I flake. I've never found a single product I could use on my face without a skin reaction.Sigh. Secondary ETA. Aw fudge. Yup. Just went to a rheumatology site. There goes my non winter reddened painfully dry skin. Whaaaaaaaa not fair not fair.
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