Liquid paraffin oil is a mineral oil and is a by-product of petroleum distillation. It is transparent, colorless, odorless and tasteless oil. Paraffin oil and paraffine wax have found in a wide range of industrial, medical, as well as cosmetic uses in modern times. Paraffin is known to clog pores and paraffin oil can pose certain health hazards, especially if it is inhaled or ingested, and due to repeated or prolonged skin exposure.
