Yes. The more moisturizing adult creams and children's creams almost always contain liquid paraffin.
It's usually labeled as a "mineral oil" in the ingredient list, and it's a good sealer that locks in moisture during the cold winter months, and a lot of high-end moisturizers and anti-aging products contain paraffin. No scientific research has found that liquid paraffin itself is carcinogenic.
Paraffin oil is a mineral oil, a colorless, odorless mixture obtained from the fractional distillation of crude oil.
It can be divided into two types: light mineral oil and general mineral oil, which has a lower specific gravity and viscosity.
Because mineral oil is hypoallergenic and has good sealing properties, it has the effect of blocking the evaporation of water from the skin, so it is often used as a smooth moisturizing agent in skin care products such as baby oils, lotions or creams.
In addition, because it has good oil solubility, so also appear in the makeup remover oil or makeup remover milk as a makeup remover.
Expanded Information: Liquid paraffin generally refers to mineral oil. Alias white oil. Cosmetic grade white oil, which is obtained after deep refining using hydrogenated raw materials. It is suitable for the cosmetic industry, and can be used as the base oil for ointments and softeners such as hair milk, hair oil, lipstick, face oil, skin care oil, sunscreen oil, baby oil, snow cream, and so on. Cosmetic grade white oil can be used as antistatic agent, emollient, solvent, solvent, hydrocarbon, which can increase the sense of wetness, but can not directly improve the dry and damaged skin. There are conflicting opinions on whether mineral oil harms the skin, but what is certain is that the impure ones can cause allergies and acne, and those who are already in harm's way or have sensitive skin should avoid using them. Because of its color and properties, it is often used in white creams for medication or maintenance products. Baidu Encyclopedia - Liquid Paraffin (Mineral Oil)