Lanolin USP

AKA: Wool grease, Wool wax, Lanolin anhydrous

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Barrier Lipid

Not Clean

Origin-Derived

Lanolin USP is a cosmetic ingredient.

CAS #

8006-54-0

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Draws In Moisture

Conditions Skin

Locks In Moisture

Draws moisture to skin

EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR