Isopropyl esters of lanolin fatty acids, used as an emollient and emulsifier.
What it is
Isopropyl lanolate is a mixture of isopropyl esters of the fatty acids obtained from lanolin, the wax that sheep secrete onto their wool. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, binding, emollient, skin-conditioning and emulsifying ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as lip products, creams and makeup.
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.
As a material derived from a natural wax, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (10)
- Róż do palety Magnetycznej – Wkład Pudrowy do Palety Match System ART nr 01 – 03 · Pierre René
- PUDROWA PALETKA DO KONTUROWANIA TWARZY POWDER CONTOURING nr 02 · Pierre René
- RÓŻ DO POLICZKÓW modelujący twarz i redukujący zmarszczki (nr 02- 09) · Pierre René
- Puder Prasowany Compact Powder (nr 03 – 10) · Pierre René
- Accelerator Spray Gel 8 fl oz · Australian Gold
- Accelerator Lotion 8 fl oz · Australian Gold
- Moisture Lock 16 fl oz · Australian Gold
- Moisture Lock 8 fl oz · Australian Gold
- Deborah Milano Il Rossetto Classic Lipstick No. 516 Natural Beige · Deborah
- Herbal Lipstick Pinky · PALLADIO