Lard
AKA “Pig fat, Pork fat, Adeps suillus”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Lard
AKA: Pig fat, Pork fat, Adeps suillus
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glycerides, lard mono-
CAS #
61789-10-4
Form
Oil
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.
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
Rendered pork fat used in traditional skincare and cosmetics for centuries across multiple cultures. Valued historically for its emollient properties and used in salves, creams, and as a base for perfumed preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Lard and Lard-Derived Ingredients.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Lard and Lard-Derived Ingredients.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Lard and Lard-Derived Ingredients.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Lard and Lard-Derived Ingredients.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Lard and Lard-Derived Ingredients.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Lard and Lard-Derived Ingredients.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Lard Glyceride, Hydrogenated Lard Glyceride, Lard Glycerides, Hydrogenated Lard Glycerides, Lard and Hydrogenated Lard
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Lard and Lard-Derived Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Hydrogenated Lard
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Lard Glyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Lard Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lard Glyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lard Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Lardate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Fate and effects of acrolein.
Ghilarducci DP, Tjeerdema RS
Reviews of environmental contamination and toxicology, 1995
Regioisomerism of triacylglycerols in lard, tallow, yolk, chicken skin, palm oil, palm olein, palm stearin, and a transesterified blend of palm steari
Kallio H, Yli-Jokipii K, Kurvinen JP, Sjövall O, Tahvonen R
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2001
Regioisomerism of triacylglycerols in lard, tallow, yolk, chicken skin, palm oil, palm olein, palm stearin, and a transesterified blend of palm steari
Kallio H, Yli-Jokipii K, Kurvinen JP, Sjövall O, Tahvonen R
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2001
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR