Hydroxylated Lanolin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Lanolin hydroxylated, Hydroxylated wool grease
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Lipid
Clean
Origin-Derived
Lanolin, hydroxylated
CAS #
68424-66-8
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Functions
Antistatic
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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 Comedogenic
Animal test found no comedogenicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 889)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 889)
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 250 and 889)
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 250)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on3.5–17.5%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2022 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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