Why You Might Want to Rethink Petroleum-Based Products (and What to Use Instead)

Petroleum-based ingredients like mineral oil and petrolatum might make your skin feel smooth, but they can contain PAHs — contaminants linked to long-term health concerns. Learn how to identify them on labels, understand how they affect your skin barrier, and find clean, low-tox skincare alternatives I’ve personally vetted in the Feather & Nest Marketplace.