PEG-30 Lanolin

AKA: Lanolin Ethoxylate, Lanolin PEG, Polyethylene Glycol Lanolin

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Barrier Lipid

Clean

Origin-Derived

Lanolin, ethoxylated (30 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

61790-81-6

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.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Reduces Inflammation

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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 Sensitizer (CIR report on the ingredient group)

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

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)

Skin Irritant in Testing

1 study / 1 irritating / reactions moderate (CIR 231)

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.5%

Rinse-offNot reported

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · report published 2018

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR