Sodium Lanolate

Sodium Lanolate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Lanolin Soap, Lanolin Salt
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
Sodium salt of Lanolin Acid
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Derived from lanolin, a traditional emollient from sheep's wool used for centuries in European and Middle Eastern skincare. The sodium salt form was developed synthetically in the 20th century as a water-soluble emulsifier.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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