MINERAL SPIRITS
Ingredient type: OTHER
✨ Role: Mineral Spirits are mainly used in cosmetic products as solvents to dissolve oils and fats. They help improve product texture and application.
Ingredient type: Solvent
⚕️ Safety: Their use in cosmetics is generally considered safe when formulated to regulatory concentrations. However, use is less common in skin care than in other types of products such as varnishes or solvents.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered vegan as it is derived from petroleum and not animal sources.
✨ Please note: Although Mineral Spirits are effective as solvents, they can be irritating to the skin in some people, especially if applied in large quantities. They can also be drying, and their use in cosmetics may require moisturizing compensations.
Present in: Often used in powerful cleaning product formulations, but their use in skin care is fairly limited due to their irritant potential.
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