Hydroxylated Lanolin

AKA “Lanolin hydroxylated, Hydroxylated wool grease”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Hydroxylated lanolin

AKA: Lanolin hydroxylated, Hydroxylated wool grease

Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Occlusive

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Barrier Lipid

Clean

Lanolin, hydroxylated

CAS #

68424-66-8

Form

Wax

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Functions

Antistatic

Binding

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

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.

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

A chemically modified derivative of lanolin (wool wax) developed in the early-to-mid 20th century to improve its skin compatibility. Lanolin itself has been used since ancient times as an occlusive and emollient; the hydroxylated form was engineered to enhance spreadability and reduce potential irritation.