Question 1

can baby oil & iodine remove hair?

Accepted Answer

Hair removal: Baby oil and iodine won't help you. Consider laser treatment.

Question 2

i know that baby powder is potentially harmful to babies. is the same true of baby oil?

Accepted Answer

Safe To Use Baby Oil: "Baby oil" is commonly applied to babies' skin. It does not moisturize however due to it's poor absorption by the skin. Beyond this, it can be used as massage oil on infant skin. Classical baby oils are safe when used as directed. As with any product, carefully read the label, avoid dyes &amp; fragrances, avoid phthalates &amp; parabens. See your doctor for any abnormal skin condition your infant may have

Question 3

is baby oil bad for the skin

Accepted Answer

It can be: Baby oil is basically mineral oil which is a petroleum based product. Depending on the grade used ( there are many) it can be relatively pure or contain a variety of toxic contaminants. Although it doesn't penetrate your skin it can clog your pores &amp; inhaling the smell it produces does enter your blood. It was likely a reasonable product years ago but today we have natural plant oils and butters .

Question 4

what does baby oil do for your skin?

Accepted Answer

Not very much.: Baby oil is essentially mineral oil - a petroleum product. Like many other oils, it can be used to trap moisture in your skin if you apply it right after you shower or bathe. And that's about it.

Question 5

is baby oil harmful when masturbating?

Accepted Answer

No: It's fine. Nobody's going to be allergic to it, and it's a good lubricant.

Question 6

help please! is baby oil bad for skin?

Accepted Answer

Baby oil: Mineral or baby oil is a good moisturizer. It tends to get quite slippery and may feel greasy . Other alternatives are fragrance free moisturizing creams and lotions such as cereve and cetaphil.

Question 7

is baby oil and mineral oil the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Baby oil...: ...Is, in fact, thoroughly purified mineral oil.

Question 8

can you use baby oil in place of lubricant?

Accepted Answer

No: No--often too irritating!

Question 9

can massage oil do the same job as baby oil?

Accepted Answer

Massage and baby oil: Not really. Baby oil is petrolatum based and should be free of scents and colors. Massage oils should be vegetable based and are often perfumed with relaxing scents, and cost colors. Baby oil could be used as a lubricant but will not give the best result due to pore clogging and heat retention. 
Of course, we do not recommend baby oil, for, babies anymore.

Question 10

does using baby oil on the face slow down aging?

Accepted Answer

Sun and dyness: The two things you can control that cause aging are dryness and excess sun exposure.  Using a moisturizer regulary and using a sunscreen and protecting yourself from intense sun will help to minimze aging.

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