noun
- a fatty substance obtained from sheep's wool and used in cosmetics, ointments, and other products
Usage: uncountable; also called wool grease or wool fat
Examples
- Lanolin is a common ingredient in moisturizing creams and lip balms.
- Many people with dry skin use products containing lanolin for relief.
- The lanolin in this lotion helps keep your hands soft and hydrated.
- Lanolin is extracted from the fleece of sheep during the wool-cleaning process.
- Some cosmetic companies use lanolin as a natural alternative to synthetic moisturizers.