Greenika Mineral Essential OilSOOTHES MINOR BURNS AND SKIN IRRITATION: Mineral oil is an emollient and when applied topically, it creates a barrier on the skin that locks in moisture and protects the stratum corneum (i. e., the skins outermost layer). As such, it can be used along the same lines as petroleum jelly to promote healing of minor burns and minimizes scarring by keeping the affected skin soft and moistand the same goes for other minor skin irritations and rashes that