lanolin

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Keeping your skin well-moisturized strengthens it and makes it less likely to become itchy, so look for ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, lanolin and shea butter.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2023

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2016

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