5 Good Reason not to use Mineral Oil

Mineral oil common and found in many products, lotions, and soaps. Mineral oil is a clear, liquid oil with no scent and will not spoil. That and its price are main reasons it is used in so many places.

These advantages come at a cost

• 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.
• 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.
• The medical community has condemned the use of mineral oil taken orally or as an ingredient in medications.