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Ingredient · Personal Care Active

Lanolin (Anhydrous)

Cleaner · 7/10, higher is cleaner

How we reached this

Wool-derived emollient used in nipple creams + diaper-rash ointments. Well-tolerated; minor contact-allergen for some users. Pesticide-residue concern in non-medical-grade lanolin (organochlorine + organophosphate residues from sheep dipping) — Aquaphor + Lansinoh use medical/USP grade with residue limits.

Sources · 2

  • FDA OTC Monograph: Skin Protectants
  • EWG Skin Deep — Lanolin

Also listed as

anhydrous lanolinlanolinwool wax

Products containing this · 4

About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.