PETROLEUM DISTILLATES
Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT
✨ Role: Petroleum distillates are used primarily as softening agents in cosmetic formulations. They create a barrier on the skin that minimizes moisture loss, leaving skin hydrated and soft.
Ingredient type: Emollient
⚕️ Safety: this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use by many regulatory authorities, provided it is properly refined to remove potentially harmful impurities.
✨ Vegan: No, because this ingredient is derived from petroleum, but is not of animal origin.
✨ Please note: Petroleum distillates can be irritating for some people, especially if they have sensitive skin. Make sure products containing this ingredient use highly purified distillates to avoid any risk of contamination.
Present in: Moisturizers, lotions, balms and hair products for their occlusive and moisturizing properties.


