Stop Using Body Lotion! Why Coconut Oil is better.
Channel: Jonas Kuehne MD
Date: 2022-04-06

Simple answers to complex topics from a primary care doctor with a focus in preventive health.

Body lotions contain many chemical compounds that can be absorbed through the skin. They are also high in phthalates and bisphenol that leak from the plastic container into the lotion.
As the lotion remains in contact with the skin throughout the day, this absorption is particularly high.  
Many lotions contain mineral oil, which is derived from petroleum oil, a highly carcinogenic material.  While the industry assures us that all cancer causing contaminants are filtered out before it lands in your body lotion, some studies question this statement.  

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31939687/

https://safetymonitor.org/smrf-explains-you-is-mineral-oil-safe-to-be-in-your-cosmetics/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21970597/

The FDA states mineral oils are safe IF prepared according to protocols established in 1962 and 1980. The question is if these protocols are followed by all companies...

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=172.878

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK304428/