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
Flamingo Estate blends anti-inflammatory and skin-restoring manuka honey with hydrating lanolin and shea butter for an ultra-rich yet cloud-like cream that you can use on your hands or anywhere that needs some extra love.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2025
The ointment also contains emollients such as lanolin and petroleum jelly.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 2022
The texture is rich and mouth filling, with lanolin and beeswax.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 2, 2022
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
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