Using Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil) as a Makeup Remover

Yes, you can use 100% Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil) to remove makeup from the skin. Mineral oil is very effective at dissolving oil-based makeup, following the principle that "like dissolves like." This is why products like Johnson's baby oil (which contains mineral oil) work well for makeup removal.

However, as you observed and the expert mentioned, pure oil does not mix with water. If you use only Paraffinum Liquidum, you will find it difficult to rinse off the oily residue with just water. You would need to use a separate cleanser (like a facial wash) afterward to remove the oil, as suggested by the expert.

Making Oil Water-Washable

To create a makeup remover oil that can be easily rinsed off with water, you need to add an ingredient called an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help oil and water mix, allowing the oil (and the dissolved makeup) to be washed away cleanly with water.

Products specifically designed for this purpose are available, such as the Oilsify series (Oilsify 15, Oilsify 30, Oilsify Eco). These are oil emulsifiers formulated for use in cleansing oils.

Example Formulation Concept

A simple way to make a water-washable cleansing oil is to mix Mineral Oil with an appropriate emulsifier. For example, using Oilsify 15 or Oilsify 30 at a recommended rate (typically 10-15%) mixed with Mineral Oil (around 85-90%) can create a cleansing oil that effectively removes makeup and rinses clean with water.

Alternatively, Oilsify Eco is a pre-mixed cleansing oil base that can be combined with other oils, including Mineral Oil, to easily create a water-washable cleansing oil.

When using such a formulated cleansing oil, you would typically massage it onto dry skin to dissolve makeup, then add a little water to emulsify (it will turn milky), and finally rinse thoroughly with water.