Hydrogenated Lard
AKA “Hydrogenated pork fat
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated lard
AKA: Hydrogenated pork fat
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Lard, hydrogenated
CAS #
73138-67-7
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Skin 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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Lard has been used in traditional medicine and skincare across many cultures for centuries as an emollient and healing agent. Hydrogenation of lard was developed in the early 20th century to stabilize the fat and make it suitable for shelf-stable cosmetic products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR