Ingredient · dataset v56
Lanolin Oil and fungal acne
May trigger · Limited evidence
Why it's a potential trigger
Liquid lanolin fraction of fatty esters and alcohols; same lanolin-consistency basis as the ruled lanolin alcohol.
Explicit row.
Evidence strength
Limited evidence (1/3)
Function
Wax
Products without this ingredient
- Torriden Dive-In Cleansing Water 400 ml
- Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel
- NOW Sports MCT Oil 32 fl oz
- Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
- K18 Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo 8.5 oz
- Mineral Fusion Brush-On Powder Sunscreen SPF 30
Related wax
- Beeswax — May trigger · Limited evidence
- Candelilla Wax — May trigger · Limited evidence
- Carnauba Wax — May trigger · Limited evidence
- Lanolin Alcohol — May trigger · Limited evidence
- Propolis Cera — May trigger · Limited evidence
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Lanolin Oil trigger fungal acne?
We flag it as a potential trigger (limited evidence). That means it belongs to a class the Malassezia yeast is known to feed on — not that every product with it will cause a flare. Concentration, formulation and individual skin chemistry matter.
Does Lanolin Oil feed Malassezia?
Yes: we flag Lanolin Oil as a potential trigger (limited evidence). It belongs to a class Malassezia is known to feed on — not a claim that every product with it causes a flare. Concentration, formulation and individual skin chemistry matter.
How confident is this call?
Limited evidence: Liquid lanolin fraction of fatty esters and alcohols; same lanolin-consistency basis as the ruled lanolin alcohol.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Lanolin Oil →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.