PEG-60 Lanolin
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 60 lanolin, PEG 60 lanolin”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-60 lanolin
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 60 lanolin, PEG 60 lanolin
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Barrier Lipid
Clean
Lanolin, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
Effective at 1.2%
CAS #
61790-81-6
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic derivative combining PEG with lanolin, a natural emollient derived from sheep's wool that has been used in cosmetics since ancient times. The PEG modification was developed in the mid-20th century to improve water solubility.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.4%
2.0%
0%3%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.4-2
Regulatory Agencies
Final Report of the Safety Assessment for PEG-75 Lanolin, PEG-20 Lanolin, PEG-27 Lanolin, PEG-30 Lanolin, PEG-40 Lanolin, PEG-50 Lanolin, PEG-60 Lanolin, and PEG-85 Lanolin (Amended by report in IJT 1
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
PEG-60 Lanolin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-40-PEG-60 Lanolin Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-60 Lanolin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR