BABY OIL
Common baby oil is mineral oil derived from petroleum mixed with a small amount of fragrance. Baby oil has a number of uses, including prevention of scars, treatment for diaper and heat rash, sunburn relief, and treatment of canker sores. The purpose of using baby oil is to lock moisture into the skin. Typically, a small amount of baby oil is used after a bath or shower and increases the shine of the skin, making it appear healthier. Additionally, there are hundreds of formulations derived from plants, animals, and petroleum that are generically called “baby oil.” Some animal oils, such as emu oil, has been used as baby oil. This natural formulation contains a large number of very diverse chemical com- pounds that have potentially useful properties. Emu oil is said to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and skin-penetrating properties. Baby oil is a chemical substance that is so common it is often thought to be innocuous. Unfortunately, the hydrocarbons present in mineral oil can be very hazardous to a baby. If a child aspirates baby oil, the lungs become coated with the oil. This blocks oxygen from reaching the bloodstream by inhibiting proper respiration. The inhalation of baby oil can lead to serious cases of chemical pneumonia.
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