INCI name

ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL

Acetylated lanolin alcohol

Skin conditioning – emollient Hair conditioning Skin conditioning – occlusivereviewed

An acetylated derivative of lanolin alcohols, used as an emollient.

What it is

Acetylated lanolin alcohol is the acetyl ester of lanolin alcohol, the alcohol fraction of lanolin, the wax obtained from sheep's wool. CosIng lists it as an emollient, hair-conditioning and occlusive ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lip products, makeup and other products with an oily base.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Lanolin derivatives are complex mixtures, so the exact composition is not shown by the INCI name.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Hair conditioning: Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning – occlusive: Retarding the evaporation of water from the skin surface. Occlusives are generally lipids which tend to remain on the skin surface and thus increase the water content of skin.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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