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Is Synthetic Petrolatum vegetarian?

Synthetic Petrolatum

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Synthetic Petrolatum is a paraffin wax formulated to be chemically and physically indistinguishable from petrolatum, produced synthetically from hydrocarbons rather than mineral petroleum refining residues.

INCI name Synthetic Petrolatum
CosIng ID 90987
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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