lanolin

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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 texture is rich and mouth filling, with lanolin and beeswax.

From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2022

Most Vitamin D supplements contain vitamin D3, which is typically produced from a wax called lanolin, extracted from sheep's wool, and so may not be suitable for vegans or those who do not consume dairy.

From BBC • May 14, 2022

The yarn from the Tibetan sheep is unusually strong and springy and is renowned for being rich in lanolin, a natural stain barrier.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2021

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