Question 1

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 2

is it okay to use baby oil or baby lotion while masturbating?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is nothing wrong with using  either of those lubricants to aid in masturbation.  If using a condom afterward for penile vaginal sex, you would want to be careful if the condom is latex.  Oil based products can deteriorate the condom and lead to issues.

Question 3

is baby oil flammable?

Accepted Answer

BABY OIL: Baby oil is  flammable. Be careful.

Question 4

which will heal a cut more quickly, baby powder or baby oil?

Accepted Answer

Wound care: Neither:apply pressure with a clean cloth to stop bleeding, clean the wound with water, use an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection, bandage the wound if it's in an area that might get dirty, watch for swelling and redness, get a tetanus booster if you are due for one.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

can i use expired baby oil as lube for masturbating?

Accepted Answer

Probably safe: These products begin to break down over time &amp; some of the degradation products may be a bit irritating. However, it is likely to be safe for a year or so after a listed expiration date.

Question 8

is it true that you could use baby oil and massage your boobs and they will grow?

Accepted Answer

Myth: This is one of many myths that abound out there in the public domain. I am sure many have tried and some may believe it helps, but there is no science behind it.

Question 9

going outside to lay in the sunshine with only baby oil; is that bad for your skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Baby oil offers no sun protection so you will expose yourself to the damaging effects of the sun and increase risk of skin cancer over time by doing this. It's important to realize that even if you use sunscreen with spf50 or higher you will still get sun exposure and resultant tan, so sunscreen alone is not enough to protect from damaging effect of sun.

Question 10

i have really dry skin, so i use baby oil, but i heard that it is not good to do.  what is the true fact?

Accepted Answer

Mineral oil: Mineral oil coats the skin like plastic wrap, disrupting the skin's natural immune barrier and inhibiting its ability to breathe and absorb the 'natural moisture factor' (moisture and nutrition)." in addition, mineral oil attracts needed moisture from cells deep inside your skin. This means that cell renewal is slowed, collagen breaks down, and the connective tissue is destroyed.

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