Lanolin Oil
AKA “Lanolin Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Lanolin oil
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Barrier Lipid
Essential Oil
Clean
Lanolin Oil is a natural emollient derived from sheep's wool that deeply conditions hair and skin, leaving both soft and moisturized.
Family
Not applicable, it's derived from animal wool
CAS #
70321-63-0, 8038-43-5
Form
Oil
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Lanolin, derived from sheep's wool, has been used in skincare since ancient times and was mentioned in Greek and Roman texts. Widely adopted in 19th and 20th century cosmetics as an occlusive and emollient for dry and chapped skin.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR