PPG-40-PEG-60 Lanolin Oil
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PPG-PEG lanolin oil, Lanolin oil copolymer
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
Lanolin oils, ethoxylated, propoxylated (60 mol EO, 40 mol PO average molar ratio)
Effective at 1.2%
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Hybrid synthetic emulsifier combining lanolin oil with propylene glycol and polyethylene glycol chemistry. Developed to create stable, emulsified cosmetic products while incorporating the conditioning properties of lanolin.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.4%
2.0%
0%3%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.4-2
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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