Is Lanolin comedogenic?
Comedogenic rating
1/5 · Low risk
Lanolin is low-risk (rated 1/5). It rarely causes breakouts on its own.
Plain lanolin is rated 0–1; acetylated and ethoxylated forms are the problem.
Also listed as
Lanolin · Anhydrous Lanolin · Lanolin Oil
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Related ingredients
- Isopropyl Lanolate — 3/5
- Laneth-10 Acetate — 4/5
- PEG-16 Lanolin — 4/5
- PEG-75 Lanolin — 3/5
- Acetylated Lanolin — 4/5
- Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol — 4/5
- Lanolin Alcohol — 2/5
Frequently asked questions
›Is Lanolin comedogenic?
Lanolin is low-risk (rated 1/5). It rarely causes breakouts on its own.
›What is the comedogenic rating of Lanolin?
1 out of 5 (low risk). Plain lanolin is rated 0–1; acetylated and ethoxylated forms are the problem.
›Other names for Lanolin on ingredient labels
Anhydrous Lanolin, Lanolin Oil