Polyglyceryl-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Barrier Lipid

Not Clean

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, ethers with lanolin alcohols (1:1) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

Functions

Emulsifying

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

Emulsifier

Antioxidant Protection

UV Protection

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Developed as a modern emulsifier derived from lanolin (sheep's wool wax), which has been used historically as a skin softener and moisturizer for centuries. The polyglycerin modification was created to improve stability and performance in contemporary cosmetic formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not an Irritant

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR