lanolin

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Croda was founded in 1925 when George Crowe and Henry Dawe began producing lanolin, a waxy substance made from sheep's wool.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

The ointment also contains emollients such as lanolin and petroleum jelly.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2022

They're tough but pliable, even when wet, and their lanolin keeps hands soft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2016

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