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lanolin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | wool fat, wool grease |
| Type of | animal oil |
Examples of lanolin
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Although lanolin can be an effective moisturizer, some people react badly to it.
From the charlotteobserver.com
However, some very high purity grades of lanolin surpass monograph requirements.
From the en.wikipedia.org
If you have sensitive skin, choose a moisturizer without fragrance or lanolin.
From the sciencedaily.com
Dellarobia inhaled the lanolin-scented air, clearing fire and flood from her head.
From the npr.org
Lanolin removed from wool is widely used in cosmetic products such as hand creams.
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Crude lanolin constitutes approximately 5-25% of the weight of freshly shorn wool.
From the en.wikipedia.org
She hit on a formula made with lanolin and dyes that penetrated deep into the skin.
From the nytimes.com
This means less work for the spinners, as they do not have to wash out the lanolin.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It smells of hay, lanolin from wool and coconut sunscreen from the people walking by.
From the nzherald.co.nz
- A yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
- An emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
- Lanolin (from Latin lu0101na, u2018woolu2019, and oleum, u2018oilu2019), also called wool wax or wool grease, is a wax secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals. Lanolin used by humans comes from domestic sheep breeds that are raised specifically for their wool...
- A greasy yellow substance chemically akin to wax that is secreted from wooly animals, with a variety of uses from rust prevention, lubrication and waterproofing to cosmetics and skin ointments
- An emollient with moisturizing properties and an emulsifier with high water absorbing capabilities.
- This wool fat is a skin irritant which is frequently found in cosmetics and lotions. Lanolin is a common skin sensitiser that can cause allergic reactions, such as skin rashes, as well as promoting acne.
- Causes allergic skin rashes. Cosmetic-grade lanolin can be contaminated with pesticides, including DDT, dieldrin, and lindane, which are carcinogenic, and diazinon, which is neurotoxic. Can enter the bloodstream through the skin. Labels do not disclose which lanolin-based ingredients are pure. ...
- An oiliness found in some heavy white wines, particularly Semillon,
- A mixture of a yellow, oily substance obtained from sheep's wool and purified water that is used as an emollient to treat dry skin. Lanolin is a common ingredient of bath oils and hand creams. It is also used to treat mild dermatits. ...
