What is Lanolin?

Lanolin, one of the most established and reliable moisturizing ingredients in the cosmetic world, is a natural emollient component derived from sheep's wool. Due to its natural structure, it shows a great structural similarity to the sebum (skin oil) produced by human skin. This similarity allows lanolin to work in perfect harmony with our skin. Also known as wool grease, this valuable ingredient is a substance naturally secreted by sheep to protect their wool from external factors and is obtained after the shearing process through completely animal-friendly methods. As Lacinia, we carefully formulate this rich ingredient that nature offers us to support your skincare routines and contribute to your skin's natural moisture balance. Lanolin helps to lock in moisture and makes the skin appear more resistant to external factors by forming a protective layer on the skin's surface.

Benefits in Skincare

Lanolin is known for its intense moisturizing capacity, especially for skin prone to dryness. It contributes to a smoother and softer appearance by supporting the skin's natural barrier function. The main benefits of lanolin in skincare are as follows:

Possessing the capacity to hold much more water than its own weight, lanolin helps to intensely moisturize the skin and maintain moisture on the skin surface for a long time.
By forming a thin, breathable film layer on the skin surface, it helps protect the skin against the damaging effects of environmental factors such as cold air, wind, and dry climates.
Thanks to its high similarity to human sebum, it supports the skin's protective barrier and contributes to preventing water evaporation (moisture loss) from the skin surface.
It helps improve the appearance of hardened, dried, or roughened skin texture, giving the skin a silky softness.
It supports the formation of a smooth texture in the daily care of lips prone to dryness and hands in need of moisture.

How to Use?

Thanks to its rich and dense texture, lanolin is a frequently preferred ingredient, especially in lip balms, hand and foot creams, body lotions, and baby care products. You can safely use the lanolin-containing products we have developed as the Lacinia brand whenever your skin needs extra moisture. For best results, it is recommended to apply products containing lanolin after a bath or shower, while your skin is still slightly damp. This method helps to better lock moisture onto the skin surface. Especially in winter months, Lacinia products containing lanolin that you apply to your lips and hands before going out will help protect your skin against the drying effects of cold weather.

Who Can Use It?

Lanolin appeals to a wide range of users thanks to its naturalness and high compatibility with the skin. It is an excellent care alternative, especially for dry, very dry, moisture-thirsty, and rough-prone skin types. Anyone looking for an intense moisturizer for hands, heels, and lips that dry out during cold winter months can easily incorporate lanolin-containing products into their daily care routines. It is also a safely preferred ingredient in protective creams formulated for the sensitive skin of babies. However, it is recommended that individuals with a known sensitivity to wool or wool products perform a small patch test on the inside of their wrists before using any cosmetic product containing lanolin on large areas. As Lacinia, we are by your side with our products formulated with reliable and nature-inspired ingredients suitable for the needs of every skin type.

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