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