murphyLanolin Oil
molecular structure · PubChem
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Barrier Lipid
Clean
Origin-Derived
Lanolin Oil is the liquid fraction of lanolin
Family
Not applicable, it's derived from animal wool
CAS #
70321-63-0, 8038-43-5
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Functions
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.
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 a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 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 / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating (CIR 250 and 889)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.25–47%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2022 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR