Lanolin Wax
Description: Pure, Anhydrous Lanolin is a natural product of sheep oil from wool. A naturally water repelling base material and a natural emulsifier. Our product is pure anhydrous lanolin and is used as an emollient in skincare products. Lanolin absorbs and holds water to the skin. Chemically a wax instead of a fat. Melting point: 45-55°C (113-131°F). Water-insoluble, oil soluble.
Common Uses:
Lotions. Creams. Hair Conditioners. Lip Balm.
Benefits:
- Thick pasty thickener, providing consistency, stability and emolliency to lotions and creams, lipsticks and other stick formulations
- Provides an elegant, silky feel on the skin
- When combined with ethylene and propylene oxides lanolin wax provides increased water solubility and performs as non-ionic surfactant
Use: Creams, lotions, gels, sunscreens, stick formulations incl. lipsticks and deodorants, shampoos, conditioners & hair styling products
Applications: Add to hot oil phase 45-55°C (113-131°F). Typical use level 1-25%. For external use only.
Common use levels are lip products 5-100%, cold process soap 3-6%, lotions and creams 3-5%. Can be applied directly to the skin.
Points of Interest:
High in lipid content which can leave the skin feeling soft. Source: Sheep Wool.
TIPS: The average melting point for the butter is 104-118°F. Butters provide moisturizing properties to products. To minimize greasy after feel we recommend blending with 1-3% cornstarch or isopropyl myristate. Test your final product to insure optimal performance.
Ingredients: Lanolin
Long Term Storage:
Removing air from storage container will delay oxidation and rancidity (may need to place in a smaller container). Refrigeration can extend shelf life.
This product is a cosmetic raw material and is intended for external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is not intended for internal consumption or medicinal use.
- Do not ingest.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes.
All product images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product color, texture, or packaging may vary from batch to batch.
Information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered or interpreted as medical advice.
While we do not offer products for internal use, we source only high-quality, pharmaceutical or food-grade ingredients. Ingredient purity and performance are critical in cosmetic applications, just as they are in ingestible products.
Please note:
Just because two products have the same name or CAS number does not guarantee the same grade, purity, or effectiveness. Always choose trusted suppliers. Choose Purenso for premium-grade ingredients you can rely on.
