Lanolin USP
AKA “Wool grease, Wool wax, Lanolin anhydrous”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Lanolin usp
AKA: Wool grease, Wool wax, Lanolin anhydrous
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
Lanolin USP is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
8006-54-0
Form
Liquid
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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.
Draws In Moisture
Conditions Skin
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR