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 nameLANOLIN ALCOHOL
FunctionANTISTATIC, BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number8027-33-6
EC number232-430-1
Prevalence89 products (0.1% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches1,000

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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