Light Liquid Paraffin LLP is a refined, lightweight mineral oil widely used as an emollient, skin-conditioning agent, carrier and formulation aid in cosmetic and personal care products.
It provides a smooth, lubricating feel and helps reduce moisture loss from the skin by forming a protective emollient film on the surface. Its relatively light texture makes it suitable for a wide range of skincare, haircare, baby-care and personal-care formulations.
Light Liquid Paraffin is commonly incorporated into creams, lotions, body oils, baby-care products, cleansing products, massage formulations and protective skin-care preparations.
The exact characteristics of Light Liquid Paraffin can vary according to the commercial grade, refining level, viscosity and applicable pharmacopoeial/cosmetic specifications.
INCI Name
Paraffinum Liquidum
Confirm the final INCI declaration against the supplier’s current TDS/COA and intended market requirements.
Common Names
- Light Liquid Paraffin
- Liquid Paraffin
- Light Liquid Paraffin LLP
- Mineral Oil
- Light Mineral Oil
- Liquid Mineral Oil
- Paraffin Oil
- Cosmetic Mineral Oil
- Highly Refined Mineral Oil
- White Mineral Oil
- Liquid Paraffin Oil
Ingredient Type
- Mineral Oil
- Emollient
- Skin Conditioning Agent
- Occlusive Moisturizing Ingredient
- Carrier Oil
- Texture Modifier
- Lubricating Agent
- Cosmetic Formulation Aid
- Oil-Phase Ingredient
Key Functions
Emollient
Helps soften and smooth the skin while providing a comfortable lubricating feel.
Moisture Protection
Helps reduce transepidermal moisture loss by forming a protective layer over the skin.
Skin Conditioning
Improves the softness, smoothness and overall sensory characteristics of cosmetic formulations.
Carrier & Diluent
Can act as a carrier for selected oil-soluble cosmetic ingredients and help build the desired oil-phase structure.
Texture Enhancement
Provides slip, lubrication and smooth application characteristics to creams, lotions and oil-based products.
Protective Formulation Aid
Useful in formulations designed for dry, rough or moisture-depleted skin.
Key Benefits
- Lightweight mineral-oil emollient
- Provides smooth and lubricating skin feel
- Helps support moisture retention
- Suitable for dry-skin formulations
- Enhances spreadability and slip
- Useful in creams and lotions
- Suitable for baby-care formulations when the appropriate grade is used
- Useful in body oils and massage products
- Provides consistent formulation performance
- Compatible with many cosmetic oil-phase ingredients
- Suitable for a wide variety of personal-care applications
Applications
Skin Care
- Moisturizing Creams
- Face Creams
- Body Lotions
- Body Creams
- Dry Skin Creams
- Protective Creams
- Hand Creams
- Foot Creams
- Cold Creams
- Massage Creams
- Body Oils
- Skin Conditioning Products
Baby Care
- Baby Oils
- Baby Lotions
- Baby Creams
- Protective Baby-Care Formulations
- Gentle Skin Conditioning Products
Hair Care
- Hair Oils
- Hair Conditioning Products
- Hair Creams
- Hair Treatments
- Scalp-Care Formulations
- Conditioning Oil Blends
Bath & Personal Care
- Body Oils
- Massage Oils
- Cleansing Creams
- Bath Oils
- Personal Care Creams
- Protective Balms
- Oil-Based Cosmetic Products
Suitable Product Types
Light Liquid Paraffin LLP can be used in:
- Face Creams
- Moisturizers
- Body Lotions
- Body Creams
- Baby Oils
- Baby Lotions
- Hand Creams
- Foot Creams
- Massage Oils
- Body Oils
- Hair Oils
- Hair Creams
- Cold Creams
- Protective Creams
- Balms
- Oil-Based Formulations
Recommended Usage
Typical cosmetic usage: approximately 1–30%, depending on the product type, desired sensory profile, oil-phase composition and commercial grade.
It can be used at higher levels in selected oil-based products where a richer emollient effect is desired.
The exact recommended concentration should always be determined according to the supplier’s TDS/COA and finished-product requirements.
How to Use
Light Liquid Paraffin is generally incorporated into the oil phase of cosmetic formulations.
- Weigh the required quantity accurately.
- Add to the oil phase along with compatible oils, esters, waxes and emollients.
- Mix until uniform.
- If heating is required for other oil-phase ingredients, process according to the formulation’s temperature requirements.
- Combine with the aqueous phase when manufacturing an emulsion.
- Homogenize or mix according to the formulation process.
- Evaluate the final product for viscosity, appearance, spreadability and stability.
For cold-process oil formulations, it can generally be blended directly with compatible liquid oils and oil-soluble ingredients.
Formulation Compatibility
Light Liquid Paraffin can be combined with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, including:
- Vegetable Oils
- Natural Butters
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Dimethicone
- Cyclomethicone
- Lanolin
- Beeswax
- Candelilla Wax
- Carnauba Wax
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifying Wax
- Tocopherol / Vitamin E
- Petrolatum
- Other Cosmetic Emollients
Final compatibility should be evaluated in the complete formulation.
Product Information
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Light Liquid Paraffin LLP |
| INCI Name | Paraffinum Liquidum* |
| Ingredient Type | Mineral Oil / Emollient |
| Chemical Family | Highly Refined Mineral Hydrocarbons |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear, Colourless to Nearly Colourless |
| Odour | Very Low / Characteristic, Grade Dependent |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in Water |
| Oil Compatibility | Compatible with Many Oil-Phase Ingredients |
| Main Function | Emollient & Skin Conditioning |
| Typical Usage | 1–30% |
| Applications | Skin Care, Hair Care, Baby Care & Personal Care |
*Confirm the exact specification and INCI declaration for the commercial grade being supplied.
Formulation Considerations
- Select the appropriate viscosity grade according to the intended application.
- Pharmaceutical, cosmetic and technical grades may have different specifications.
- The refining level and purity should match the intended application.
- Evaluate the finished formulation for sensory feel and stability.
- In emulsions, check compatibility with the selected emulsifier system.
- For baby-care and sensitive-skin products, use an appropriate documented grade and conduct finished-product safety evaluation.
Storage
Store Light Liquid Paraffin LLP in a cool, dry and clean environment in a tightly closed container.
- Protect from direct sunlight.
- Avoid unnecessary exposure to excessive heat.
- Keep away from contamination.
- Store according to the supplier’s recommended conditions.
- Keep the container properly sealed when not in use.
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