What is an oil-free skin care product?

Dr. Ellen Marmur, MD

Dermatology

The product should contain no palm, coconut, olive, or plant oils, lanolin, or mineral oil. But it might include a thickening ingredient, such as isopropyl palmitate, that has a similar emollient effect (aka greasy feel) on the skin.

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