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Is Sodium Lanolate vegan?

Sodium Lanolate

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Sodium Lanolate is the sodium salt of lanolin acid, derived from lanolin, a wax secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep and extracted from their wool. It is used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics.

INCI name Sodium Lanolate
CosIng ID 59177
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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