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Paraffinum Liquidum. Potyethylene. Cera Alba and Petrolatum are both locks moisture in ingredients. Paraffinum Liquidum. Potyethylene. Cera Alba is found in 1 product while Petrolatum appears in 118, making Petrolatum the more widely used option.
Wax
Strongest occlusive — locks in moisture
Paraffinum Liquidum. Potyethylene. Cera Alba is categorised as "Locks moisture in" while Petrolatum is categorised as "Locks moisture in". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.
In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.
Paraffinum Liquidum. Potyethylene. Cera Alba is found in 1 products, while Petrolatum is found in 118 products in our database.
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