PEG-75 Lanolin

PEG-75 Lanolin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 68 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-75 LANOLIN
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number61790-81-6 / 8039-09-6
Prevalence68 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches50

Used in

Hair Sprays 23.5%Styling Creams & Sprays 13.2%Mousse & Foam 10.3%General Moisturizers 7.4%Face Cleansers 5.9%Shampoos 5.9%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-75 Lanolin do in skincare?
PEG-75 Lanolin functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-75 Lanolin allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-75 Lanolin?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair sprays (23.5% of its uses).

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