Interesting: Ingredients in Paraffin wax

[chic_beauty]

Who knew paraffin wax contained Petrol (petroleum)! And Vaseline too... GROSS!!!

 

[Lynne Baker]

Vaseline is the trade name for petroleum jelly!

 

[LMB]

You'll be surprised at what dodgy ingredients are in practically everything! I've been looking into it, its shocking!

 

[RubyLou]

awww interesting i didnt know that just thought it was similar to candle wax so it must be flamable then too

 

[essentia]

I have been trying to find an alternative for years. There was one from Canada made from pure ingredients but would only supply to a wholesaler not individuals. I tried to get a chemist to make one up for me but he lost interest. I feel the best is to use a cream (like solar butter) and heated mitts.

 

[weezie]

Petroleum is a natural resource!

 

[Saucygirl]

Here is a definition of petroleum jelly.

Petroleum jelly - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I find nothing at all disturbing about the use of this product in cosmetic treatments....maybe it's a cultural thing?

 

[Ruth Mills]

I guess the thing to bear in mind is that there are different types of hydrocarbons comprising crude oil; some you would not want to put anywhere near your skin (e.g. those in petrol and diesel); others, e.g. with longer hydrocarbon chains, suitably purified, will be harmless when used in products for the skin.