NOW Foods – Lanolin
– Protects Chapped Skin.
Condition: Skin in need of protection from wind burn and environmental factors.
Solution: Pure Lanolin is a powerful, natural moisturizer that can promote the smoothness and translucency associated with healthy, youthful skin. Derived from the wool of sheep, lanolin is remarkably close to our own natural skin oils and has a texture that is similar to petroleum jelly. It is perfect for use on very dry, rough or chapped skin.
Lanolin Recommended Use:
For deep moisturizing and protection, generously apply to areas where skin is severely dry, chapped, or may be exposed to a harsh environment. Reapply as needed.
Trésor (verified owner) –
Just a drop is enough around the eyes area. I like it at night as hydrating oil. In winter, because of the dryness from the heating system, it keeps my skin soft. I like this version of liquid lanolin, it does not smell mutton like the thick lanolin in the jar. Liquid is also so much lighter in texture. They are both efficient to sooth dry skin and attenuate fine lines.
GypsyGreen (verified owner) –
I started using lanolin to (heavily) treat/waterproof my wool diaper covers. This lanolin dissolves instantly in hot, soapy water, and I’ve never had any of the spotting problems other people talk about. I’ve been so pleased that I’ve started soaking my wool socks, wool hiking clothes, and (occasionally) my cashmere sweaters, too, because the lanolin really softens the fibers, moisturizes the skin underneath, and naturally repels water. I loved the way my hands felt after treating the wool, so now I dab a tiny bit on my hands from time to time, and it really protects my hands from over-washing, rather like “liquid gloves.” Upon a nurse’s recommendation, I started rubbing a bit on my son’s lips and chin, whenever they start to chap… then one day I “just kept going,” (as my husband said) because I couldn’t believe how soft it made his skin. A little goes a long way. I’ve since begun using it to moisturize my lips, and I mixed a drop with my argan oil and use it as an evening facial moisturizer. Unfortunately, it does have a distinct sheep smell, but the smell fades and, to be honest, I’ve grown rather fond of it. My husband says it smells “like a baby,” which can’t be too bad. I live in an extremely cold, dry, severe climate, which destroys our skin. It’s almost impossible to get products to absorb through the dry, top layer, but this lanolin does an amazing job. The liquid form is even easier to use.
Nose4Value (verified owner) –
Liquid lanolin is more expensive. Regular lanolin is much better value.
Julesa (verified owner) –
I normally buy the thick type to put in my creams. I saw this and figured I would give it a try. I am now able to mix it in with my creams that have no lanolin in them when I feel like they are not giving me enough moisture. It is not as sticky as the thick waxy type and comes off easier when using it.