Lanolin Alcohol

Softens and smooths.

In the Lanolin group

What it is

A mix of waxy alcohols separated from lanolin, the oily wax in sheep's wool. One of the lanolin ingredients.

An emollient and emulsifier that softens the skin and helps oil and water mix.

A short summary from the dictionary, not yet an in-depth article. About these entries

Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient

Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying

Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling

Conditions and detangles hairOfficial EU function: Hair conditioning

Reduces staticOfficial EU function: Antistatic

Lanolin

Some people avoid lanolin because they know they react to it, or because it comes from an animal.

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