Lanolin Oil
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Barrier Lipid
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Lanolin, derived from sheep's wool, has been used in skincare since ancient times and was mentioned in Greek and Roman texts. Widely adopted in 19th and 20th century cosmetics as an occlusive and emollient for dry and chapped skin.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR