Baby oil and mineral oil are not the same. Baby oil is a mineral oil-based product that is typically made from a combination of petroleum-derived oils, including paraffin, liquid paraffin, and petrolatum. It has also been suggested that it contains other ingredients such as fragrances and antioxidants in varying amounts. Because baby oil is typically composed of more than one ingredient, its properties may vary slightly depending on the brand or type used. In comparison, Mineral Oil—also known as Paraffinum Liquidum—is a lightweight mineral lubricant derived from petroleum that offers good emollience to the skin but can be potentially pore-clogging if applied in thick layers over an extended period of time. While both products offer some similar benefits including moisturization and protection against moisture loss they also offer very different functions; while baby oils usually provide additional cooling/soothing effects due to their higher concentration of perfumes and other additives (which can help soothe sensitive skin), Mineral Oil provides adequate lubrication for external use without any additional fragrances or ingredients.