In the last 36 years of  practicing aesthetics, with my core interest in sensitive skin and working with women and men cancer patients, I have never had an Oncologist, Radiologist, Oncology Nurse Navigator, or Hematologist tell me that they told their patients to avoid mineral oil in their topical creams, cleansers, or other skincare. Are you surprised?

However, what I can tell you is that many of these medical professionals have told me that they have recommended to their patients, is that while undergoing cancer treatment, to take a few tablespoons of mineral oil daily to help with the common side effect of constipation.

These highly trained medical professionals have even recommended topical ointments with mineral oil, silicone,.........