noun
- a fatty substance obtained from sheep's wool and used in cosmetics, ointments, and skincare products
Usage: also spelled lanolin; uncountable noun
Examples
- Lanoline is a common ingredient in moisturizing creams and lip balms.
- Many people with dry skin use products containing lanoline for hydration.
- The lanoline in this ointment helps protect and soften chapped hands.
- Lanoline is extracted from the fleece of sheep during the wool-cleaning process.
- Some cosmetic companies use lanoline as a natural alternative to synthetic moisturizers.