murphyIsopropyl Lanolate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Lanolin Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from lanolin (a waxy substance extracted from sheep's wool), modified through chemical esterification. Synthesized by esterifying lanolin with isopropyl alcohol to create the ester compound.
Fatty acids, lanolin, iso-Pr esters
CAS #
63393-93-1
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Functions
Antistatic
Binding
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
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 253)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions minimal to mild (CIR 253)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
6 studies / 2 irritating / 1 mixed / 3 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 253)
Mixed Sensitization Results
4 studies / 1 sensitizing / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 253)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR