Properties and use of paraffin oil

Paraffin (or vaseline) oil is a substance that is obtained after the distillation of kerosene during the production of oil. At its core, this oil is a refined fraction of oil that does not contain elements harmful to humans.

This substance has found wide application in medicine, cosmetology, food industry, in the production process of baths and saunas, as well as for the creation of lubricants.

What are the features of paraffin oil, is this substance dangerous or harmful to the human body, let's take a closer look at our material.

By its nature, paraffin (or vaseline) oil is a clear liquid without taste and smell, but having an oily structure.

A unique feature of this product is the fact that it is absolutely not absorbed by the human body (even passing through the digestive system and gastrointestinal tract).

At the same time, it should be noted that this tool is a completely safe product and is suitable for use by children and the elderly.

A full picture of the distinctive properties and individual characteristics of paraffin oil has not yet been created. Scientists are still working on the study and research of this substance.

The tool is widely used in various areas of human life. Let us consider in more detail the scope of the oil:

• as a laxative (to use orally for no more than 5 days);
• as an agent that quickly removes toxins from the body (in particular, fat-soluble poisons, such as benzene, kerosene, gasoline, and many others);
• the substance acts as a raw material from which specialized enamel and vacuum oil are produced (in construction);

• cosmetic creams are prepared from vaseline oil, as well as used for the SPA massage procedure;
• to obtain some ointments and gels, as well as penicillin in the pharmacological industry;
• this tool is used in the implementation of enemas;
• acts as an analogue of lamp oil;
• in the food industry, oil is used to make salad dressings (at the same time, it is strictly prohibited to fry on it).

And the most common way to use paraffin oil is considered to be its use inside as a laxative agent. So, if it is consumed in the amount of about 20 grams for every 24 hours, then it will contribute to the removal of stagnant products from the body. It is important to note that this process is not accompanied by diarrhea and painful sensations.

As for the use of this tool in cosmetology - this is primarily due to the softening properties of liquid paraffin. That is why often on the labels of cosmetic products such as creams, masks, lipsticks (especially hygienic), as well as various means of skin care for your baby in the composition, you can find petroleum jelly.

But also interesting is the use of oil as a salad dressing. This method of application of the product is relevant for those who are watching their figure and want to get rid of extra pounds. Thus, the use of paraffin liquid recommends the French scientist Pierre Ducane.

At the same time, there are opponents of the concept of the use of vaseline oil inside. They are based on the fact that despite the safe chemical composition, this substance is still a fraction of oil and is artificially produced, respectively, it can not be useful for humans.

In addition to such hypothetical fears, there are real contraindications to the use of oil in food. So, with a long and systematic entry into the human body of this substance, the walls of the stomach no longer absorb the beneficial elements (vitamins), as a result of which avitaminosis can occur.

According to consumer reviews, paraffin can be used a little to solve a number of problems. For example, this substance perfectly helps to cope with violations of the digestive system and the gastrointestinal tract (in particular, with constipation).

In addition, mothers note that using petroleum jelly, you can get rid of diaper rash in babies.

And this tool is a component of an effective mask that stimulates the growth of eyelashes.

In addition, the positive fact that paraffin oil can be obtained in any pharmacy at a fairly low price is summed up.

The only warning - before using the tool should consult with your doctor in order to avoid negative consequences (for example, as a result of individual intolerance or allergies).

Thus, we see that paraffin oil is a unique, by its nature, product. Being an artificially synthesized oil fraction, it has a large number of properties that positively affect the human body.

The beneficial properties of paraffin oil are described in detail in the video below.