page_title: Baby oil
section_title: Ingredients
hierarchical_section_title: Baby oil / Ingredients
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Mineralölbasiertes Babyöl
context_page_description: Baby oil is, in general terms, an inert oil for the purpose of keeping skin soft and supple. It is often used on babies for the purpose of maintaining "baby-soft" skin, but it is also often used by adults.
  The skin of an infant, especially a premature one, is sensitive, thin and fragile. Its neutral pH on the surface significantly reduces the protection against excessive bacterial growth. The epidermis and dermis are thinner than those of adults and the epidermal barrier is not yet fully developed. Consequences can for example be dry skin, infections, peeling, blister formation and poor thermoregulation. The application of different oils to the skin of the newborn is routinely practiced in many countries. In general, these oils are used for cleansing, to maintain the skin's moisture and to protect its surface. Additionally, baby oil is used for the massage of newborns and as additive in lotions and creams.
context_section_description: Baby oils can be classified by the base formulation of the product. They are based on 
  Mineral oil or
  Vegetable oils.
caption: Ingredients of a baby oil product based on mineral oil with paraffinum liquidum, isopropyl palmitate and parfum.
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