Glyceryl Lanolate
AKA “Glyceryl monolanolate, Lanolic acid glyceride
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl lanolate
AKA: Glyceryl monolanolate, Lanolic acid glyceride
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
Fatty acids, lanolin, monoesters with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Form
Oil
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Functions
Antistatic
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
Synthetic ester derived from glycerin and lanolic acid (from lanolin, sheep's wool wax). Developed to provide the moisturizing and skin-softening properties of lanolin in a more refined, hypoallergenic form.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR