PPG-20 Lanolin Alcohol Ether

PPG-20 Lanolin Alcohol Ether

AKA “Lanolin Derivative, Wool Wax Alcohol Ether”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Ppg-20 lanolin alcohol ether

AKA: Lanolin Derivative, Wool Wax Alcohol Ether

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Barrier Lipid

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle conditioning agent derived from lanolin that softens and smooths both hair and skin while helping other ingredients blend seamlessly into the formula.

CAS #

68439-53-2

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Hair 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.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Created by chemically modifying traditional lanolin (used for centuries in wool processing and skincare) with higher-molecular-weight propylene glycol. Modern reformulation to improve lanolin's stability in contemporary cosmetic formulations.