PEG-100 Lanolin

PEG-100 Lanolin

AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 100 Lanolin, PEG-100 Wool Grease”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Peg-100 lanolin

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 100 Lanolin, PEG-100 Wool Grease

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Barrier Lipid

Synthetic

Not Clean

Derived from lanolin, this gentle cleansing ingredient helps remove impurities while keeping moisture balanced in the formula and on skin.

CAS #

61790-81-6

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier created by polyethylene glycol modification of lanolin, a traditional wool-derived ingredient used since ancient times for skin and hair conditioning. Developed to make lanolin's occlusive properties more compatible with modern water-based cosmetic formulations.