Aren mineral oil and Borax harmful chemicals?
Anything can be harmful – especially in large quantities. We use only a tiny amount of mineral oil and Borax. We use food grade mineral oil which is not harmful when ingested. Also, because Waterblocker Beeswax based skin cream is waterproof, it does not need to be replaced even when washing many times each day. Therefore, the amount of cream used in a day by most people is about the size of an eraser on the end of a pencil. How much mineral oil can that be?? The reason we us food grade mineral oil is that it does not require a preservative. Almost all natural oils will go rancid in a few days or weeks without the presence of a (chemical) preservative. What is the use of incorporating a nautral oil when you must then use a dangerous preservative with it? Food Grade Mineral oil present the best over-all solution for an effective, safe skin cream. The natural mineral Borax is the binder that holds oil, beeswax and water together. Without Borax, the mixture is a gooey mess. Most skin crea
Anything can be harmful – especially in large quantities. We use only a tiny amount of mineral oil and Borax. We use food grade mineral oil which is not harmful when ingested. Also, because Waterblocker Beeswax based skin cream is waterproof, it does not need to be replaced even when washing many times each day. Therefore, the amount of cream used in a day by most people is about the size of an eraser on the end of a pencil. How much mineral oil can that be?? The reason we us food grade mineral oil is that it does not require a preservative. Almost all natural oils will go rancid in a few days or weeks without the presence of a (chemical) preservative. What is the use of incorporating a natural oil when you must then use a dangerous preservative with it? Food Grade Mineral oil present the best over-all solution for an effective, safe skin cream. The natural mineral Borax is the binder that holds oil, beeswax and water together. Without Borax, the mixture is a gooey mess. Most skin crea
