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Chapter VI · Section 3 of 11

Oil-based products

Natural and mineral oils that can feel luxurious but are generally reported to be incompatible with latex barriers.

What to look for

Osmolality and pH
Some public-health guidance discusses lubricant osmolality and pH. Manufacturers do not always publish these figures; when they do, they are worth noting for sensitive skin.
Oil and latex
Oil-based products, including many massage oils and household oils, are widely reported to weaken latex barriers. Keep them apart unless the packaging explicitly says otherwise.

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The guidance above stands on its own. Product guides are added only once an approved record exists; nothing is listed here that has not been reviewed.

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