Mineral Oil definition from Wikipedia:
“Mineral Oil or Liquid petrolatum is a by-product in the distillation of petroleum to produce gasoline. It is a transparent, colorless oil composed mainly of alkanes (typically 15 to 40 carbons) [1] and cyclic paraffins, related to white petrolatum. Mineral oil is a substance of relatively low value, and it is produced in very large quantities. Mineral oil is available in light and heavy grades, and can often be found in drug stores.”

In my research, I found that Mineral Oil is basically used as a synthetic filler, and it is so used by so many companies to save money. The Mineral Oil makes your skin feel soft and smooth when applying, but it actually does not penetrate the skin on a deep enough layer to do anything more than lie there. The truth is that there are hundreds of natural and/or essential oils that can be derived naturally, and be used as better ingredients.

The way to avoid Mineral Oil is simply by reading your ingredient label.

Now, if you are pro Mineral Oil, read the definition from Wikipedia again. Do you really want this on your body?

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Glycerin, often found in soaps and cleansers, is made from vegetable oil, and is used for cleansing.

Vitamin E is from the Soybean, and is used for conditioning and moisturizing.

Jojoba Oil comes from Jojoba seeds and is used for moisturizing.

Olive Oil comes from Olives, and is also used for moisturizing.

Rosemary extract is used as a preservative and fragrance, and it comes from Rosemary leaves.

Coconut Oil comes from the Coconut, and it is used as a skin conditioner.

Peppermint Oil comes from the leaves of a Peppermint, and is most often used as a refreshing scent.

Wheat Protein is often used as a moisturizing ingredient, and is derived from wheat.

Sodium Chloride, is used to thicken a product, and this comes from sea salt.

Coco-Glucoside is also used to thicken a product, but this comes from both Corn Starch & Coconut Oil.

Chamomile Oil is used to balance the smell from natural ingredients while not producing a scent. It comes from Roman chamomile flowers.

If you find a natural ingredient and wonder about it’s source and purpose, please let me know. I would be happy to try to find out the information for you.

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For example – toothpaste. I have always used Crest – from my early childhood years, and still do to this day. It has been recommended by every dentist I have gone to, and I trust their recommendation. Now I see that there are plenty of natural and even organic toothpastes on the market. Besides wondering about taste, my question is, do these toothpastes work as well as the one my college-educated, experienced dentists recommend? Do I give one, or two, three… a try? Or do I draw the line and continue to use what has worked for me for the last – almost 40 years?

I am intrigued, and am sure I will gave a few of these natural toothpastes a try to at least compare. In looking for some, I have come up with these, and have summarized my thoughts on purchasing.

Tom’s of Maine – probably the most widely known natural toothpaste, and I have even considered using this in the past. This is on my must purchase list, and can picked up at most local drugstores.

Glacial Blue Tooth Oil – this one almost gives me the willies. I don’t know if I could stomach brushing with an oil. This is a blend of natural oils including peppermint, spearmints, and almond oils. Sounds like it may taste good, but not quite on my list due to the fact that it is an oil and the hefty price tag of $25 for 1 oz.

JASON NutriSmile Plus CoQ10 Gel Toothpaste – this is on my list. It sounds more like a “regular” toothpaste with some great tasting ingredients such as orange, cinnamon, and mint.

Fresh Umbrian Clay Toothpaste – from a wonderful beauty product brand comes a newer organic toothpaste made with umbrian clay. Clay in my mouth. I really don’t think that the benefits will outweigh my feelings on this one. Clay in my mouth, I just don’t think I could do it.

So, I guess I do need some recommendations.

Tags: essential oils, natural oils, organic beauty, tooth care

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