True or False? Mineral oil causes clogged pores.

False. This is a very common belief among both aestheticians and consumers. The truth is that pharmaceutical-grade or cosmetic mineral oil is noncomedogenic. It does NOT clog pores. However, mineral oil cannot penetrate the skin, making it only useful as a skin protectant and not a moisturizer. Therefore it is best to avoid moisturizers, creams & lotions with mineral oil as they will not hydrate your skin.