PPG-20-PEG-20 Hydrogenated Lanolin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Lanolin Derivative, Emulsifier
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Barrier Lipid
Clean
Lanolin, hydrogenated, ethoxylated, propoxylated (20 mol EO, 20 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Created by chemically combining traditional lanolin (used for centuries in skincare) with propylene and polyethylene glycols. Modern reformulation designed to improve lanolin's texture and stability in contemporary products.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR