Lanolin Anhydrous is a highly effective natural-derived cosmetic emollient known for its rich skin-conditioning, moisturizing and protective properties. It is a purified, water-free form of lanolin obtained from wool wax and is widely used in skincare, haircare and personal care formulations.
With its excellent emollient and occlusive characteristics, Lanolin Anhydrous helps soften dry skin, improve the feel of formulations and support the skin’s moisture barrier. It also provides a rich, protective and conditioning sensory profile, making it valuable in creams, balms, ointments, lip care and intensive moisturizing products.
Lanolin Anhydrous is particularly suitable for dry-skin care, protective formulations, lip products, hand creams, body butters, hair conditioners and intensive conditioning products.
INCI Name
Lanolin
Final INCI declaration should be confirmed against the supplier’s current TDS/COA and the intended market.
Common Names
- Lanolin Anhydrous
- Anhydrous Lanolin
- Lanolin
- Wool Wax
- Wool Fat
- Purified Lanolin
- Anhydrous Wool Wax
- Cosmetic Lanolin
- Lanolin Wax
- Natural Lanolin
Ingredient Type
- Cosmetic Emollient
- Skin Conditioning Agent
- Occlusive Moisturizing Ingredient
- Protective Skin Conditioner
- Hair Conditioning Ingredient
- Texture Modifier
- Oil-Phase Formulation Ingredient
- Lip Care Ingredient
Key Functions
Deep Emollience
Provides rich emollient properties that help leave skin feeling soft, smooth and conditioned.
Moisture Protection
Helps reduce moisture loss from the skin surface and supports formulations designed for dry or rough skin.
Skin Conditioning
Improves the overall skin feel of creams, balms, lotions and intensive moisturizing products.
Protective Feel
Creates a comfortable protective layer that is particularly useful in products designed for dry, exposed or rough skin.
Hair Conditioning
Can contribute conditioning, softness and manageability in selected hair-care formulations.
Rich Texture Enhancement
Adds body, richness and a luxurious emollient feel to creams, balms and ointment-style products.
Key Benefits
- Provides rich and long-lasting emollience
- Helps soften dry and rough-feeling skin
- Supports moisture-retention formulations
- Provides a protective, conditioning skin feel
- Enhances the richness and body of creams and balms
- Useful for intensive dry-skin formulations
- Suitable for lip-care and protective products
- Can improve skin softness and smoothness
- Provides conditioning benefits in selected hair-care products
- Excellent ingredient for premium personal-care formulations
Applications
Skin Care
- Moisturizing Creams
- Face Creams
- Body Creams
- Intensive Moisturizers
- Dry Skin Creams
- Hand Creams
- Foot Creams
- Protective Creams
- Body Butters
- Skin Balms
- Repair-Care Cosmetic Formulations
- Cold Creams
- Massage Creams
Lip Care
- Lip Balms
- Lip Conditioning Products
- Lip Masks
- Protective Lip Products
- Lip Salves
- Tinted Lip Balms
Hair Care
- Hair Conditioners
- Hair Masks
- Hair Treatment Creams
- Hair Balms
- Intensive Conditioning Products
- Dry Hair Care
- Hair Styling & Conditioning Products
Personal Care
- Body Balms
- Protective Balms
- Foot Care Products
- Hand Care Products
- Elbow & Knee Care
- Intensive Moisturizing Products
- Salon & Professional Care Formulations
Suitable Product Types
Lanolin Anhydrous can be incorporated into:
- Creams
- Lotions
- Balms
- Butters
- Salves
- Ointment-style cosmetic products
- Lip balms
- Lip masks
- Hand creams
- Foot creams
- Body care products
- Hair masks
- Hair conditioners
- Intensive moisturizing formulations
Recommended Usage
Typical cosmetic starting range: 1–10%
The appropriate level depends on the formulation, desired texture, product type and grade of Lanolin Anhydrous. Higher concentrations may be used in selected balm, ointment-style or intensive conditioning formulations.
Always follow the supplier’s TDS/COA and perform formulation compatibility and stability testing.
How to Use
Lanolin Anhydrous is generally incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions and anhydrous formulations.
- Weigh the required quantity accurately.
- Add to the oil phase along with compatible oils, waxes and emollients.
- Heat gently if required to melt and incorporate the material.
- Mix until completely uniform.
- Combine with the remaining formulation according to the manufacturing process.
- For anhydrous balms and lip products, blend thoroughly before filling.
- Evaluate final texture, appearance, stability and sensory properties.
Formulation Compatibility
Lanolin Anhydrous can be formulated with a wide variety of cosmetic ingredients, including:
- Vegetable Oils
- Natural Butters
- Mineral Oils
- Esters
- Fatty Alcohols
- Beeswax
- Candelilla Wax
- Carnauba Wax
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifying Waxes
- Tocopherol / Vitamin E
- Shea Butter
- Cocoa Butter
- Coconut Oil
- Castor Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Petrolatum
- Silicone Emollients
Compatibility should always be confirmed through formulation and stability testing.
Product Information
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Lanolin Anhydrous |
| INCI Name | Lanolin* |
| Ingredient Type | Natural-Derived Emollient |
| Source | Wool Wax |
| Physical Form | Waxy / Semi-Solid Material |
| Colour | Pale Yellow to Yellow, Grade Dependent |
| Odour | Characteristic, Grade Dependent |
| Solubility | Insoluble in Water |
| Compatibility | Oil Phase / Anhydrous Systems |
| Main Function | Emollient & Skin Conditioning |
| Typical Usage | 1–10% |
| Application | Skin Care, Hair Care, Lip Care & Personal Care |
*Confirm the exact commercial grade specification with the supplier.
Storage
Store Lanolin Anhydrous in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area in a tightly closed original container.
- Protect from excessive heat.
- Protect from direct sunlight.
- Keep away from moisture and contamination.
- Follow the storage conditions specified in the supplier’s SDS/TDS.
- Close the container properly after use.
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