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Is the ingredient Lanolin bad for your skin? I see lanolin and paraffinum liquidum (mineral oil) in many products.

By lbahn
Created 03/07/2013 - 15:54

I see lanolin and paraffinum liquidum (mineral oil) in many products. I know mineral oil can clog your pores but will lanolin do the same thing?

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