Mineral Spirits

Mineral Spirits is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 46 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameMINERAL SPIRITS
FunctionSOLVENT
CAS number8032-32-4
EC number232-453-7
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies46 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches27,100

Used in

Body Washes 100%

Frequently asked

What does Mineral Spirits do in skincare?
Mineral Spirits functions as a solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Mineral Spirits allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Mineral Spirits?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (100% of its uses).

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