PEG-5 Lanolinamide
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol Lanolinamide, PEG-5 Lanolin Amide”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-5 lanolinamide
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Lanolinamide, PEG-5 Lanolin Amide
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
Amides, lanolin acids, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Fights Bacteria
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic derivative combining lanolin with polyethylene glycol, developed in the mid-20th century as a conditioning and emulsifying agent for cosmetics without independent traditional use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR