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 the EU regulation: Unregulated.
Where to find it / Where they are found?: Facial creams, lip balms/creams, body lotions, foot moisturisers, lipsticks, scrubs, hair waxes, compact powders, eyeshadows, tinted lip waters; conditioners, mascaras, shampoos.
Health risks: Potential allergen.
Environmental risks: Non-vegan (obtained through the purification and refinement of suint, the fatty substance adsorbed onto wool).
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Additional information: Organically compatible (COSMOS standard). Comedogenic potential: 1 (Lanolin Cera, Lanolin Oil). "Lanolin" is also used as a food additive (E913).