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Common Name(s): Oleyl lanolate,inci ingredient,cosmetic active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides documented cosmetic activity from oleyl lanolate.

Why It's Used: Oleyl lanolate delivers formulation value through its specific biological activity and established safety and efficacy.

How It Works: Source: oleyl lanolate. mechanism: documented in cosmetic literature. safety: cosing-reviewed. standard cosmetic use concentrations.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ antioxidant

Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ€“5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: No - animal-derived

Halal Status: Conditional - wool-derived from live shorn sheep; no slaughter involved, but certifier stance varies; sheep-origin documentation required

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: wool-derived; certifier stance varies and is not recorded. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Oleyl lanolate provides cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. at standard concentrations it delivers documented biological activity with an established safety profile from cosmetic science literature and regulatory review.

Last Verified: 2026-03-12

Primary Sources: Cosing database,oleyl lanolate technical literature