Paraffin/mineral oil unfortunately has a worse reputation than it deserves. It protects the skin from external influences. Possible skin irritations due to external stimuli can be prevented and the skin barrier can regenerate. They have therefore been used for a long time, particularly in creams for medical skin care and skin diseases, and are regarded as proven. However, they must be of pharmaceutical quality. If mineral oil is not of good quality, for example aromatic hydrocarbons, may be included as a problematic ingredient. This is potentially carcinogenic. Our cream contains only ingredients of pharmaceutical quality (according to the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia). They are therefore of high quality, officially tested and pure. You are also welcome to view the official statement of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment on mineral oils under the following link: https://mobil.bfr.bund.de/cm/343/hochraffinierte-mineraloele-in-kosmetika-gesundheitliche-risiken-sind-nach-derzeitigem-kenntnisstand-nicht-zu-erwarten.pdf