Common Name(s): Peg-60 lanolin,polyoxyethylene-60 lanolin,ethoxylated lanolin-60

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Makes lanolin water-soluble for use in clear, water-based formulas while keeping its skin conditioning properties.

Why It's Used: High eo count (60) renders lanolin highly water-soluble; suitable for clear cosmetic systems, shampoos, and lightweight conditioners.

How It Works: 60 eo units on lanolin give hlb ~16; lanolin wax esters and alcohols provide characteristic skin conditioning; water-soluble allowing use in aqueous and clear formulas.

Typically Found In: Clear conditioners,water-based skin serums,shampoos,professional hair treatments

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emulsifier

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,emollient,hair conditioning

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–3%

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: Lanolin from sheep wool; eo from petrochemical. [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 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low

Sensitivity Concerns: Rare lanolin sensitization; generally well tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Conditional – rare lanolin allergy

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1–3.

Works Well With: Peg-based emulsifiers,conditioning agents,humectants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Peg-60 lanolin is water-soluble and produces clear solutions; at this eo count, lanolin's w/o tendency is completely reversed to strongly o/w; conditioning benefits of lanolin wax esters are retained.

Last Verified: 2026-03-27

Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary