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Lanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.
Emollients help soften and moisturize the skin by creating a film. This film prevents moisture from escaping, helping the skin stay hydrated.
Unlike true fats, lanolin contains sterol esters instead of glycerides. It also contains fatty acids and alcohols.
Is Lanolin vegan?
Because lanolin comes from an animal, it is not considered vegan. Sheets secrete lanolin through sebaceous glands to help protect their skin from the environment.
Is Lanolin cruelty-free?
The answer to this question depends on the brand itself. Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment or harm animals. We recommend looking into how brands source their lanolin. Lanolin is cruelty-free if it is gathered without harming the animal.
People also like: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid
People also dislike: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Parfum
Also known as: Lanolin Butter, Wool Fat, and Wool Wax
Lanolin is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.5% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Where it's used
Lanolin is most often found as ingredient number 5 within an ingredient list.
Of the 3 products in our database that have a known concentration of Lanolin, we've seen concentrations from 1% to 4% specified within their ingredient lists.
These are the categories of products that use Lanolin the most:
References
Products with Lanolin
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 34857
- INCI Name: LANOLIN
- EC #: Â 232-348-6
- Ph. Eur. Name: adeps lanae
- All Functions: Antistatic, Emollient, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant
