What are the effects of lanolin? The magical effect of lanolin

Lanolin is a kind of oil secreted by wool. Lanolin is an ointment-like substance. It is generally brown or light yellow in color and feels smooth. A long time ago, someone discovered that the hands of many sheep farmers were smoother to the touch. After analysis, it was found that this was mainly due to the effectiveness of lanolin. It’s for this reason that lanolin is an ingredient in items like skin care products, hair conditioners, and lip balms.

1. Function

Lanolin can make the skin smooth and soft. Its skin-beautifying effect was first discovered because someone found that the hands of Australian sheep farmers were generally more delicate than those of ordinary people. Later research found that this was the effect of lanolin. It is used in industry to prepare high-grade anti-rust oil, low-temperature lubricant, printing ink, fiber oil, leather fatliquor, plastic plasticizer, latex defoamer, etc. In medicine, it is used to prepare rheumatism ointment, zinc oxide adhesive plaster and ointment base. Cosmetic grade lanolin can be used in cold cream, anti-wrinkle cream, anti-cracking cream, shampoo, conditioner, hair lotion, lipstick and high-end soap, etc. It is often used as an oil-in-water emulsifier and is an excellent moisturizing substance. It softens and restores skin that is dry or rough due to lack of natural moisture. It maintains the skin's normal hydration level by delaying, rather than completely preventing, the passage of water through the epidermis.

2. Main Application

It can make the main drug quickly absorbed by the mucous membrane and skin, has strong adhesion, stable properties, can absorb water, and is not easy to become rancid. It is an excellent emulsifier for ointment bases and water-in-oil emulsions, with a usage of 5%. Due to its high viscosity, it may cause discomfort when applied locally, so it should not be used alone as a base. It is often used in combination with vaseline, and it can increase the water absorption and penetration of vaseline.

It is mainly used in the machinery industry to manufacture high-grade anti-rust oil; the pharmaceutical industry to manufacture rheumatism ointment and zinc oxide adhesive plaster; the chemical fiber industry to manufacture synthetic fibers and synthetic resins; the daily chemical industry to manufacture anti-cracking ointment, cold cream, and high-grade soap. It has special effectiveness in protecting the skin from cracks and can also be extracted for the pharmaceutical industry to produce hormones.

3. The special feature of lanolin : excellent skin affinity

Lanolin is a component of animal oil extracted from living animals. Sheep can still survive in the wild during the cold winter, all thanks to the protection of lanolin. This ingredient can resist severe cold, strong winds, harmful air, etc., and can effectively protect the skin from harm.

The hands of workers who shear sheep are particularly lubricated, also because of the effect of lanolin. Lanolin has strong absorption capacity and can not only regenerate skin cell tissue, but also has the effects of calming, moisturizing and protecting the skin. In addition, this ingredient is non-irritating to the skin and can be used safely by people with sensitive skin.

4. Lanolin’s Effect : Comprehensive Skin Care

Moisturizing: Lanolin is a natural skin lubricant that can replenish moisture to dry skin. In addition, it is also an emulsifier that can prevent moisture loss and has a good improvement effect on extremely dry skin.

Anti-aging : Lanolin contains vitamin E, which can clean up harmful acidic substances, replenish nutrients, improve skin elasticity and delay aging.

Promote skin regeneration and protect skin : Products containing lanolin have a good repairing effect on damaged skin and can promote cell regeneration. In addition, it can also improve the skin's resistance to harmful substances, so that the skin is fully protected.