Lanolin Alcohol
Lanolin Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, binding agent. It is used in 89 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | LANOLIN ALCOHOL |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING |
| CAS number | 8027-33-6 |
| EC number | 232-430-1 |
| Prevalence | 89 products (0.1% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 29.2%Body Lotions 13.5%Body Treatments 9%Facial Treatments 4.5%Grooming 4.5%Eye Moisturizers 3.4%
Frequently asked
- What does Lanolin Alcohol do in skincare?
- Lanolin Alcohol functions as an antistatic, binding agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Lanolin Alcohol allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Lanolin Alcohol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (29.2% of its uses).
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