lanolin

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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

The yarn from the Tibetan sheep is unusually strong and springy and is renowned for being rich in lanolin, a natural stain barrier.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2021

Some substances, such as shea butter and lanolin, which are emollients, are intended to make your skin feel softer.

From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2020

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2016

But, no, the smell was one I remembered from kindergarten field trips to the petting zoo— lanolin, like from wool.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan