PEG-40 Lanolin

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 40 Lanolin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Lanolin

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Barrier Lipid

Clean

Origin-Derived

Lanolin, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

61790-81-6

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

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

Wound Healing

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Skin Irritant (CIR report on the ingredient group)

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

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)

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.25%

Rinse-offNot reported

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · report published 2018

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR