Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum): effective % & pH 미네랄오일
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⚡ Quick answer: Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum): effective concentration commonly a large share of a cleansing balm; a few percent in creams, optimal pH not relevant; it is an oil phase ingredient, evidence Strong. Apply it over a damp face or over a humectant layer. Used that way it is one of the most effective things in the cabinet.
How much Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.
| Effective % | commonly a large share of a cleansing balm; a few percent in creams |
|---|---|
| Optimal pH | not relevant; it is an oil phase ingredient |
| Evidence | Strong |
| Onset | immediate (feel), hours for water-loss reduction |
What the % on the label really means
Apply it over a damp face or over a humectant layer. Used that way it is one of the most effective things in the cabinet.
⚠️ Ceiling: It seals; it does not moisturise. Applied over dry skin with nothing underneath, it locks in the dryness.
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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
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