PEG-55 Lanolin

PEG-55 Lanolin

AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 55 Lanolin, PEG-55 Wool Wax”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg-55 lanolin

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 55 Lanolin, PEG-55 Wool Wax

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Barrier Lipid

Not Clean

Lanolin, ethoxylated (55 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

Locks In Moisture

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Combines polyethylene glycol with lanolin, a traditional moisturizing ingredient derived from sheep's wool and used in skincare for centuries. The PEG modification was developed to improve lanolin's water solubility and incorporation into modern formulations.