Lanolin oil is secreted through a sheep’s skin in a similar way to how our skin secretes sebum oil. But don’t worry; no sheep are harmed extracting these oils from their wool since it is all done through a special process after the wool has been sheared.
For a sheep, lanolin helps condition their wool and protect their skin, which is why it is so popular in skin and beauty products. Many lip balms, lotions, and nipple creams contain lanolin.
While humectants draw water into the skin, lanolin is an emollient, which means it helps retain the current hydration levels. This is why our Lanolin and our Lanolin and Lavender Balms are so amazing – they harness the power of holding moisture in thanks to the lanolin, as well as drawing even more moisture from the air because of the beeswax!
We really have to talk about how much lanolin helps nursing moms who struggle with dry, cracked nipples. This is a common ingredient in many nipple creams because of how effective it is at treating and repairing cracked skin.
Lanolin is also known to be able to hold TWICE its weight in water! This amazing quality is why it is frequently found in several anti-aging products – holding in water plumps up the skin, which means it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The restorative power of lanolin also softens the skin and helps to treat dry, cracked, or flaky skin. It can even be applied as a conditioning treatment to wet hair. And if you struggle with dry, cracked, or flaky lips, this may be your answer! Lanolin is able to absorb into deeper layers of your lips, which help soothe, protect, and hold in moisture.
If you haven’t tried one of our incredible Lanolin Balms, make sure you order one today!
