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PEG-30 Lanolin

What PEG-30 Lanolin is & what it does

PEG-30 Lanolin is an ethoxylated derivative of lanolin, the waxy substance from sheep wool, made more water-compatible by adding polyethylene glycol units. It functions mainly as an emollient and emulsifier, helping to soften the skin and stabilize mixtures of oil and water while contributing lanolin's rich, conditioning feel. Ethoxylation makes it easier to incorporate into both creams and cleansing bases. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient in the catalog.

What is PEG-30 Lanolin?

PEG-30 Lanolin is an ethoxylated derivative of lanolin, the waxy substance from sheep wool, made more water-compatible by adding polyethylene glycol units.

What does PEG-30 Lanolin do in a formula?

It works mainly as an emollient and emulsifier, softening the skin and stabilizing oil-and-water mixtures while contributing lanolin's rich, conditioning feel.

Is PEG-30 Lanolin safe?

It is a long-established cosmetic emollient and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. People with a known lanolin sensitivity may want to patch test first.

Sunscreens with PEG-30 Lanolin

We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:

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