And yetmany options contain a highly controversial ingredient that makes many beauty experts raise a brow.
Find our breakdown, below.
What is baby oil?
But as we know: Skin care and skin care ingredients are complicated.
In fact, many experts (Shamban included) still recommend steering clear.
Summary
Pros & cons of mineral oil.
Now, if you typemineral oilinto the search bar, you’ll likely come across some hot debate.
Some deem it unsafe for skin; others say it’s totally fine.
“It more suffocates the skin than anything else,” says Shamban.
It alsodoes not biodegrade well2, and it can accumulate in waterways.
Remember: To us, clean beauty means it’s safe for both you and the world around you.
How to choose the right baby oil.
Peek our favorite options below, and slather on.
Our recommendations.
Pipette Baby Oil
Evereden Soothing Baby Massage Oil
Peet Rivko Body Oil
How to use it.
That said, apply your baby oil to damp skinideally after a bath or shower.
It should be the last step of your routine (nothing can get past an occlusive, remember?
