Lanolin Oil is a natural emollient that has the ability to protect and restore the skin’s barrier. It forms a layer on the surface, reducing water loss and locking in moisture. The oil also protects the skin against environmental stressors and reduces the appearance of wrinkles, overall making it perfect for dry, cracked, and compromised skin. In its raw form, Lanolin Oil appears as a clear to pale yellow liquid with a rich consistency. It acts as a skin-identical ingredient making it highly compatible with our skin’s physiology. In cosmetics, Lanolin Oil is often added to products like moisturizers, lip balms, and hair conditioners.
CAS Number: 70321-63-0 / 8038-43-5Chem/IUPAC Name: Lanolin OilEINECS/ELINCS No: 274-559-6COSING REF No: 78360Products with LANOLIN OIL
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What is LANOLIN OIL used for?
Lanolin Oil is widely used in cosmetics for its moisturizing, protective, and healing properties. As a powerful emollient, it hydrates dry and chapped skin by forming a barrier that locks in moisture, making it a key ingredient in moisturizers, creams, and lotions. Its ability to soothe and repair damaged skin also makes it ideal for lip balms, ointments, and baby care products. In hair care, Lanolin Oil conditions dry, brittle hair and adds shine. Its film-forming ability helps protect the skin and lips from environmental stressors, while its compatibility with human skin lipids ensures deep hydration and nourishment.
Origin
Lanolin Oil is made by extracting lanolin, a waxy substance, from sheep’s wool during the wool washing process. After shearing, the wool is washed to remove impurities and lanolin. The crude lanolin is then refined through various filtration and purification methods, including heating and chemical processes like fractionation, to separate the oil from the wax. The result is a liquid form of lanolin, or lanolin oil, which is further purified to remove any allergens or irritants, making it suitable for cosmetic use.
What does LANOLIN OIL do in a formulation?
FILM FORMING|
HAIR CONDITIONING|
HUMECTANT|
MOISTURISING|
SKIN CONDITIONING|
SKIN PROTECTING|
SOOTHINGSafety Profile
Lanolin Oil is generally considered non-toxic and safe for cosmetic use. It has been used for decades in skincare and personal care products. However, some individuals may experience allergic reactions, especially those with wool allergies or sensitive skin. Modern refining processes reduce potential allergens and impurities, making high-quality lanolin oil less likely to cause irritation. While rare, allergic reactions like redness, itching, or rashes can occur, so patch testing is recommended for sensitive users.
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LANOLIN OIL technical profile
| Property | Values |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Viscosity | Medium to high |