Lanolin Alcohol
AKA “Lanolin alcohols, Wool wax alcohols, Lanibloc”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Lanolin alcohol
AKA: Lanolin alcohols, Wool wax alcohols, Lanibloc
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Barrier Lipid
Clean
Alcohols, lanolin. A complex combination of organic alcohols obtained by the hydrolysis of lanolin
CAS #
8027-33-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Binding
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Derived from natural lanolin (sheep's wool fat), historically used since ancient times for skin protection. The alcohol fraction was isolated in the late 19th century and became a standard emulsifying and conditioning agent in modern skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report of the Safety Assessement for Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol and Related Compounds
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lanolin Alcohol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-16 Cetyl/Oleyl/Stearyl/Lanolin Alcohol Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Polyglyceryl-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-10 Lanolin Alcohol Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-20 Lanolin Alcohol Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-30 Lanolin Alcohol Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-5 Lanolin Alcohol Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Lanolin Alcohol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR