PEG-50 Lanolin

PEG-50 Lanolin

AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 50 Lanolin, PEG-50 Wool Wax”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg-50 lanolin

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 50 Lanolin, PEG-50 Wool Wax

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Barrier Lipid

Not Clean

Lanolin, ethoxylated (50 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

61790-81-6

Form

Liquid

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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

Combines polyethylene glycol with lanolin, a wool-derived fat used in skincare since ancient times. This synthetic modification was developed to improve lanolin's solubility and integration into water-based cosmetic formulations while retaining its moisturizing properties.