Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-2 LANOLIN ALCOHOL ETHER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A polyglyceryl ether of lanolin alcohols — a niche emulsifier blending sheep-wool emolliency with mild polyglyceryl chemistry. Fine for most users, but lanolin sensitivity is a known minority risk.
Function
Skin benefits
- Combines emollient lanolin character with polyglyceryl mildness
- Useful w/o emulsifier
- Skin softening
Known concerns
- Lanolin can sensitize a small subset of users
- Animal-derived (sheep wool wax)
- Limited modern toxicology dossiers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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