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Emollient

ACETYLATED HYDROGENATED LANOLIN

CAS 91053-41-7 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Lanolin wax that has been hydrogenated and acetylated for a lighter, more stable feel. Very effective skin softener, but lanolin can cause contact allergy in a minority of users.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Rich emollient and occlusive
  • Mimics skin lipids
  • Improves spreadability of lipsticks and balms

Known concerns

  • Lanolin family is a known contact-allergen for a small subset of users
  • Animal-derived ingredient (sheep wool wax)
  • May feel heavy

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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