Lard

AKA: Pig fat, Pork fat, Adeps suillus
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from animal fat sources, particularly pig adipose tissue, or synthesized from vegetable oils through hydrogenation. Produced by rendering animal fat through heating and separation, or chemically hydrogenating plant-based oils to achieve similar consistency.
Glycerides, lard mono-
CAS #
61789-10-4
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
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 →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2016 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR