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Identity Profile: Lanolin

INCI name: Isopropyl Lanolate, Glyceryl Lanolate, Lanolin, Isoalkyl Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraundecylenate, Laneth, Lanolin Wax, Lanolin Oil, Lanolin Acid.

Function: Antistatic, emollient, emulsifying agent, hair conditioner, skin conditioning agent, surfactant, fixative, film-forming agent, foam booster, cleansing agent, emulsifier.

Origin: Animal.

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Unregulated.

Where to find it / them? : Facial creams, lip balms/creams, body lotions, foot moisturizers, lipsticks, scrubs, hair waxes, compact powders, eyeshadows, tinted lip waters; conditioners, mascaras, shampoos.

Risks to health: Potential allergen.

Risks to the environment : Non-vegan (obtained through the purification and refinement of suint, the fatty substance absorbed by wool).

More information : Organically compatible (COSMOS standard). Comedogenic potential: 1 (Lanolin Cera, Lanolin Oil). "Lanolin" is also used as a food additive (E913).