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Laneth-10 acetate: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Laneth-10 Acetate

Acne verdict Moderate clog risk

Rated a pore-clogger

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Modified lanolin that softens and emulsifies, may clog pores.

  • Emollient
  • Emulsifying
  • Hair conditioning
  • Skin conditioning

Laneth-10 acetate in plain English

Laneth-10 acetate is a modified lanolin alcohol used to soften skin and help blend oil and water. Lanolin derivatives are often flagged on comedogenic lists. Keep in mind these ratings come from old rabbit-ear tests of the raw ingredient, which can overstate the risk of a small amount in a finished product.

Is laneth-10 acetate bad for acne?

It can be. Laneth-10 acetate has a moderate clog risk rating for acne-prone skin. It has no score of its own in Fulton's 1989 table and is flagged on classic comedogenic lists, often because of its chemical family. If you break out easily, check where it sits on the ingredient list: the higher it appears, the more of it the product usually contains.

Why it is flagged: A modified lanolin alcohol. Lanolin derivatives are often flagged.

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Also called

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Frequently asked questions

Is laneth-10 acetate comedogenic?

Laneth-10 acetate has no score of its own in Fulton's 1989 rabbit-ear table, but it is flagged as a pore-clogger on classic comedogenic lists. A modified lanolin alcohol. Lanolin derivatives are often flagged.

What does laneth-10 acetate do in skincare?

In short: modified lanolin that softens and emulsifies, may clog pores. In formulas it is used for emollient, emulsifying, hair conditioning and skin conditioning.

How can I check if a product with laneth-10 acetate is acne-safe?

Paste the product's full ingredient list into the free breakoutLabs acne-safe checker. It decodes every ingredient, flags commonly cited pore-cloggers and irritants, and points out acne fighters.

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