Emollient

Lanolin Acid

Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 14 Aug 2026

Emollient ingredient

At a glance

Things to be aware of

May cause Acne

What Is Lanolin Acid?

Lanolin Acid is a cosmetic ingredient. It is grouped in the Emollient category on this site.

There is limited independent published research on its topical use, so this entry describes what the ingredient is rather than making specific performance claims.

How widely it's used

0.1%
of skincare products contain this ingredient — placing it in the top 25% of most-used ingredients.
Most common in: Masks

Regulatory information

Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.

Show identifiers
INCI Name
LANOLIN ACID
EC Number
270-302-7
Function
Cleansing, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant

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