Development of the novel plant-derived lanolin substitute and its cosmetic applications.

We have developed Bis-beheyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate (oligomer ester) as a novel plant-derived lanolin or adsorption refined lanolin substitute with very pale color (GH = 1), low odor, and excellent stability. It is an oligomer ester type phytosterol ester in a paste form synthesized only from plant-derived materials. This oligomer ester has excellent lanolin-like properties such as high water holding capability (200%), excellent moisturizing effect in human use tests excellent gloss in makeup products (superior to lanolin and adsorption refined lanolin) coming from its high refractive index (approx.