Bio Shop

White Mineral Oil from Bio Shop™ Pakistan is a highly refined, clear, odorless, and colorless oil widely used in cosmetic, skincare, haircare, and pharmaceutical formulations. It is valued for its excellent emollient and occlusive properties, helping to lock in moisture and protect the skin barrier without irritation.

This oil is non-comedogenic, stable, and neutral, making it ideal for sensitive-skin products and professional formulations where consistency, safety, and shelf life are critical.

Key Benefits

• Excellent moisture-locking (occlusive) agent

• Improves skin softness and smooth texture

• Enhances slip and spreadability in formulations

• Chemically stable, long shelf life

• Odorless & colorless – does not affect fragrance profiles

Common Uses & Applications

• Skincare: creams, lotions, cold creams, baby products, ointments

• Haircare: hair oils, pomades, beard oils, scalp treatments

• Cosmetics: lip balms, makeup removers, cleansing oils

• Pharmaceutical: ointment bases, topical preparations

• Soap & DIY: transparent soaps, specialty blends (non-saponifying)

Recommended Usage Levels

• Creams & Lotions: 3% – 15%

• Hair Oils & Pomades: 5% – 30%

• Lip Balms & Ointments: 5% – 20%
  (Adjust according to desired texture and richness)

Technical Details

• INCI Name: Mineral Oil

• CAS Number: 8042-47-5

• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

• Odor: Odorless

• Solubility: Oil-soluble, insoluble in water

• Grade: Cosmetic / Pharmaceutical

• Nature: Highly refined petroleum-derived oil

Pro Tips (Bio Shop™ Recommendation)

• Ideal for fragrance-free and sensitive skin formulations

• Works best when combined with light esters or essential oils for improved skin feel

• Perfect base oil when you want maximum stability and minimal reactivity

Safety & Storage

• Safe for external cosmetic use

• Non-irritating and non-sensitizing

• Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed

• Avoid contamination by using clean tools