What Is Lanolin? Your Guide to Lanolin and Skincare
Lanolin is a natural wax produced by the sebaceous glands of sheep and recovered from wool during the wool-washing process.
It has been used by humans for thousands of years. It has been use din modern skincare and cosmetics for generations because of its ability to soften the skin and help reduce moisture loss.
On this site, you can explore where lanolin comes from, how it is produced, its benefits for skin, how it is used in cosmetics, animal welfare considerations, and what to look for when choosing lanolin skincare products.
What is Lanolin?
Lanolin in cosmetics
Benefits of Lanolin
Where Lanolin Comes From
Why lanolin is used in skincare and cosmetic formulations.
How lanolin helps soften skin and reduce moisture loss.
How lanolin is obtained from sheep’s wool and refined for use.
Lanolin & Animal Welfare
Understanding how lanolin is produced and the animal welfare considerations.
Other Names for Lanolin
The different names for lanolin you may find on labels and ingredient lists
Choosing Lanolin Skincare
What to look for when choosing skincare products containing lanolin.
Explore Lanolin and Skincare
Lanolin has been used in skincare for generations, particularly in moisturising creams, lotions, lip products and protective balms. Its ability to soften the skin and help reduce moisture loss makes it especially useful in products designed for dry skin.Explore how lanolin works in skincare, how it appears on cosmetic ingredient lists, the different forms of lanolin used in formulations, and what to consider when choosing a lanolin skincare product.