Lanolin and derivatives
Allowed
Lanolin · Wool Fat · Wool Wax · Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol · Lanolin Alcohol · Ethoxylated Lanolin · Solulan
Wool grease, a heavy occlusive long used for cracked lips and nipples.
- What it does
- Emollient & barrier
- Our take
- Effective and, in pure medical-grade form, defensible. The ethoxylated versions fail our standard outright, the rest are strongly comedogenic on the face, and lanolin is a common contact allergen. We stock lanolin-free alternatives in every category where it usually appears.
- Suitable from
- Middle aged, 40+
- Best for
- Barrier repair · Aging & firmness
- Skin types
- Dry
- Can it clog pores
- High. We flag it for anyone whose skin congests easily. This flag is for the face only, it does not apply to body, hair or home care.
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What we read
- Comedogenicity literature; ACDS · reviewed Sep 2026
Every other ingredient, with the same treatment.
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