Lanolin USP
AKA “Wool grease, Wool wax, Lanolin anhydrous”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Lanolin usp
AKA: Wool grease, Wool wax, Lanolin anhydrous
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Lipid
Synthetic
Clean
A natural moisturizer derived from wool that deeply hydrates and softens skin and hair. It locks in moisture and leaves a smooth, conditioned feel.
CAS #
8006-54-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Draws In Moisture
Locks In Moisture
Draws moisture to skin
Traditional Use
USP designation indicates pharmaceutical-grade purified lanolin, standardized in the 20th century for use in cosmetics and medicinal products. The purification process was developed to ensure safety and consistency while maintaining the traditional emollient and conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR