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lanolin

[lan-l-in] / ˈlæn l ɪn /


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Croda was founded in 1925 when George Crowe and Henry Dawe began producing lanolin, a waxy substance made from sheep's wool.

From BBC Dec. 14, 2025

Keeping your skin well-moisturized strengthens it and makes it less likely to become itchy, so look for ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, lanolin and shea butter.

From Washington Post Feb. 13, 2023

The ointment also contains emollients such as lanolin and petroleum jelly.

From Seattle Times Jun. 29, 2022

They're tough but pliable, even when wet, and their lanolin keeps hands soft.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2016

There were collections of sheep T-shirts; large tubs of lanolin cream; and wooly coats, socks, and hats with ram’s horns.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan




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