Lanol 99, 1 kg

Why Formulators Reach for a Fast-Absorbing Ester in Modern Skincare

Lanol 99 is a synthetic ester derived from palmitic acid and isopropyl alcohol, belonging to the category of Emollients for Cosmetics and widely used across skincare creams, lotions, sun care products, color cosmetics and hair styling formulations. Formulators value this material for its light, silky glide, rapid absorption without a greasy after-feel, and its ability to dissolve pigments and UV filters, making it a go-to choice for foundations, mascaras, lipsticks and cream powders. The 1 kg pack size fits studio and small-batch production well, letting a lab or boutique manufacturer run several formulations at once with a steady stock of raw material without committing to industrial drum quantities.

The primary demand for Lanol 99 comes from personal care and color cosmetics manufacturing, though the ester also appears in pharmaceutical ointment bases, tanning products, shaving formulas, and even certain industrial lubricant blends where a light texture and good wetting behavior are required. Within a formula it acts as a solvent for lipophilic active ingredients, reduces the viscosity of heavier oil phases, and improves how a product spreads across the skin. Thanks to its low comedogenic profile, this ester is frequently chosen for oily and blemish-prone skin formulas, as well as lightweight daytime emulsions and serums.

Typical usage rates for Lanol 99 range from 2 to 15 percent of the total batch weight, depending on the desired texture and product type. Light emulsions and gel-creams usually need only 3-5 percent, while richer balms and barrier creams can go up to 10-12 percent. The ester is added to the oil phase during heating to around 70-75 degrees Celsius and blends readily with plant oils, waxes, silicones and other esters. It shows excellent compatibility with PEG-12 Dimethicone, which lends the finished product an even lighter, silkier glide, and with botanical complexes such as OLIVDERM, which boosts nourishing and soothing performance for sensitive skin formulas.

When building active-rich recipes it makes sense to pair Lanol 99 with a biologically active blend such as the Activ Bio Blend, which should be introduced during the cool-down phase below 40 degrees to preserve heat-sensitive actives. Store the ester in a tightly sealed container at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, heat sources and moisture. Under proper storage conditions the shelf life extends over several years, and the 1 kg pack is a practical choice for labs and small manufacturers who need dependable supply and room to scale a recipe without a sudden jump in purchase volume.

Lightweight Daily Face Cream

Lanol 99 - 50 g

Jojoba oil - 30 g

Plant-based emulsifier - 40 g

Distilled water - 850 g

Glycerin - 20 g

OLIVDERM - 10 g

Preservative - per manufacturer instructions