PEG-20 Lanolin

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 lanolin, PEG 20 lanolin

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Barrier Lipid

Not Clean

Origin-Derived

Lanolin, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

61790-81-6

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Moisturizing

Strengthens Barrier

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Skin Irritant

1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 231)

Not a Sensitizer

1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 231)

Mixed Eye Irritation Results (CIR report on the ingredient group)

CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 231 and 621)

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2018

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR