murphyHydrogenated Lanolin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrogenated wool fat, Hydrogenated lanolin wax
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Barrier Lipid
Clean
Origin-Derived
Lanolin, hydrogenated
CAS #
8031-44-5
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 889)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 250)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating (CIR 250 and 889)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on10.2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2022 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR