PEG-60 Lanolin

PEG-60 Lanolin

AKA “Polyethylene glycol 60 lanolin, PEG 60 lanolin”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Peg-60 lanolin

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 60 lanolin, PEG 60 lanolin

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Barrier Lipid

Synthetic

Not Clean

Derived from lanolin (a natural wool wax), this ingredient helps blend oil and water in formulas to create smooth, stable textures that feel silky on skin.

Effective at 1.2%

CAS #

61790-81-6

Form

Liquid

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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.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

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.