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Emollient

LACTOBACILLUS/LANOLIN FERMENT EXTRACT

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A Lactobacillus ferment of lanolin (sheep wool wax). Emollient and conditioning, but inherits lanolin's well-documented contact-allergy risk for a small share of users.

Function

SKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Lactobacillus-fermented lanolin — emollient
  • Free fatty acids and esters from fermentation
  • Used at low percentages

Known concerns

  • Lanolin allergy is well-documented
  • Fermentation does not eliminate sensitization risk
  • Composition varies

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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