Plantsoft L (semi-solid vegetable lanolin) 50 g

Plant-Based Lanolin as an Alternative to Animal Products

Plantsoft L emollient is made from renewable plant-based ingredients and perfectly mimics the original animal-based lanolin. Plantsoft L has a similar appearance and viscosity, but does not have a specific aroma. The organoleptic characteristics of spreadability, gloss, tackiness and density are equivalent. Plantsoft L contains no materials of animal origin and is Cosmos and Kosher certified.

Ingredients and usage characteristics

INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Rosinate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables.

Source: 100% natural plant materials

Dosage (percentage of introduction in cosmetics): 1 - 30%. Vegetable lanolin can be used almost in its pure form. But most often this percentage of introduction is used:

up to 10% in creams
up to 15% in lip care products
in therapeutic products up to 30%.
in special products up to 80-100%.
Solubility: in oil, heating is allowed.

Regulatory Information: not tested on animals, non-GMO, gluten free.

Certification: Kosher, Ecocert, Cosmos

Storage: it is recommended to store in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and overheating.

Useful properties and benefits of Plantsoft L French Emollient

• A vegetable-based alternative to lanolin
• Made from renewable raw materials
• Perfectly mimics original animal lanolin
• Excellent moisturizing properties
• Water-binding capacity (4 times its weight in water)
• Semi-occlusive, creating a protective barrier
• Restores skin's firmness and elasticity
• Helps control formulation viscosity

Four tests were conducted to compare the performance of our Plantsoft L and animal lanolin (USP cosmetics): viscosity, sensory profile, water absorption and moisturizing.

Comparative Characterization of the Efficacy of Vegetable and Animal Lanolin

Viscosity Comparison

Compared to Lanolin USP, Plantsoft L has a similar viscosity range.

Sensory Profile

Lanolin USP and Plantsoft L used at 10% in the emulsion system have very similar sensory characteristics. In fact, spreadability, gloss, texture and odor intensity are equivalent. In addition, the vegetable lanolin leaves a less greasy and sticky feel after application of the emulsion.

Water Binding Capacity

Compared to Lanolin USP, Plantsoft L is able to absorb 4 times its weight in water.