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

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 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

There were collections of sheep T-shirts; large tubs of lanolin cream; and wooly coats, socks, and hats with ram’s horns.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan