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Not All Oil is Crude: 8 Products Made From Petroleum

Lipstick and Lycra are among the many consumer products made with oil.

Products from Oil

Products from Oil
Thanks to the Gulf Coast oil disaster, oil is in the headlines every day. But many of us don't realize that the goo is used in much more than just gasoline. Here's a look at some of the everyday products that are made with oil.The Egyptians used it, and it remains one of the most popular and essential cosmetics in modern times, but some women may be surprised to find out that many lipsticks contain petroleum products. Many lipsticks include petrolatum, which is derived from petroleum. (Taxi/Getty Images)
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