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Lanolin (Wool Wax or Wool Grease)
INCI name:
Isopropyl Lanolate, Glyceryl Lanolate, Lanolin, Isoalkyl Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraundecylenate, Laneth, Lanolin Cera, Lanolin Oil, Lanolin Acid.
Function:
Antistatic, emollient, emulsifying agent, hair conditioner, skin care agent, surfactant, fixing agent, film-forming agent, foam builder, cleansing agent, emulsifying agent.
Origin:
Animal.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Not regulated.
Where to find it / them? :
Face creams, lip balms/creams, body milks, foot moisturizers, lipsticks, scrubs, hair waxes, compact powders, eye shadows, tinted lip waters, conditioners, mascaras, shampoos.
Risks to health:
Potential allergen.
Risks to the environment :
Non-vegan (obtained by purification and refining of wool grease).
More information :
Organic compatible (COSMOS standard). Comedogenic potential: 1 (Lanolin Cera, Lanolin Oil). Lanolin is also used as a food additive (E913).
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