PEG-75 Lanolin Oil
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 75 Lanolin Oil, PEG-75 Wool Wax Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Peg-75 lanolin oil
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 75 Lanolin Oil, PEG-75 Wool Wax Oil
Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
Oils, lanolin, ethoxylated (75 mol EO average molar ratio)
Effective at 7.5%
CAS #
68648-38-4
Form
Oil
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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
Antioxidant Protection
Anti-Aging Benefits
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Lanolin oil, derived from wool grease, has traditional use dating back centuries for skin conditioning. The PEG-75 version was synthesized in the 20th century to improve water-solubility and compatibility with modern formulations.
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 an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.001%
15.0%
0%21%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.001-15
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR