The effects of lanolin on the skin
- It lubricates, softens and soothes the skin very effectively.
- It also prevents repeated water loss from the skin and keeps it hydrated with long-lasting effects.
- It helps maintain the skin’s natural pH.
- It heals and nourishes very dry, cracked, scaly and rough skin.
- It supports regeneration of superficial wounds, eczema, psoriasis, scrapes and burns.
- It forms a waterproof shield on the surface of the skin to protect it from external aggressors. You’ll appreciate it particularly in winter, when cold and icy wind can dry and irritate your skin.
The effects of lanolin on the hair
- Hair products with lanolin hydrate and add shine, volume and softness.
- They coat the hair with a protective film and prevent natural moisture loss.
- Lanolin is suitable for dry, brittle and damaged hair. It mitigates harm and reduces the risk of further damage.
- It maintains the natural pH of the hair and scalp.
Lanolin in skincare
Don’t worry, the sheep are not hurt during lanolin extraction. First, they are shorn nicely and the lanolin is only pressed from the wool obtained, then distilled and purified many times to reach the quality needed for beauty products. The cleaning process removes the characteristic sheep smell and the colour changes from yellow-brown to light yellow. This completely pure lanolin is considered hypoallergenic and can be used on even the most sensitive skin, including the delicate skin of babies.
In its cosmetic form it is only very slightly comedogenic, that is, it hardly clogs the pores. However, if you have oily skin that is prone to acne, be careful with lanolin.
One of the most popular uses of lanolin in skincare is lanolin nipple cream for breastfeeding mothers. Lanolin nourishes and moisturises the nipples, soothes irritation caused by breastfeeding and is safe for the baby.
Universal lanolin cream or balm can be used for nipple care, but also for eczema, dermatitis and dry skin. A lanolin ointment can soothe, nourish and relieve damaged and calloused skin. Lanolin is helpful for babies in the form of nappy rash ointment, which doesn’t just relieve it but also works to prevent it.
Lanolin is also great for use on the lips. Lanolin lip balm will instantly relieve you of dry, rough and cracked lips and protect them from drying out further.
Last but not least, it is worth mentioning that lanolin is completely natural and therefore easily biodegradable and environment-friendly.
Choose the best lanolin cream, lanolin ointment or lanolin lip balm and say goodbye to rough, cracked and dry skin!
Are you interested in sheep’s lanolin? You can also read about the effects of beeswax and goat’s milk in skincare.
