murphyLanolin Alcohol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Lanolin alcohols, Wool wax alcohols, Lanibloc
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Barrier Lipid
Clean
Origin-Derived
Alcohols, lanolin. A complex combination of organic alcohols obtained by the hydrolysis of lanolin
CAS #
8027-33-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Functions
Antistatic
Binding
Hair 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.
Viscosity Controlling
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 a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing / plus 9 case reports (CIR 250 and 889)
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 250 and 889)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 250 and 889)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 2 irritating / 1 not irritating (CIR 250 and 889)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.01–5%
Rinse-off0.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2022 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR