LANOLIN (WOOL FAT)

Lanolin (Wool fat) is also used as a lubricant for brass instrument tuning slides.
Lanolin (Wool fat) can also be restored to woollen garments to make them water and dirt repellent, such as for cloth diaper covers.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is also used in lip balm products.

CAS Number: 8006-54-0
EC Number: 232-348-6 
Molecular Formula: C34H68O2, Complex mixture (primarily esters of high molecular weight alcohols and fatty acids, along with free sterols and hydrocarbons)
Molecular Weight (average): Variable; typically 1,000–1,500 g/mol (mixture)

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Lanolin (Wool fat), a translucent, yellowish-white, soft, unctuous, tenacious substance, is readily absorbed by the skin and thus makes an ideal base for medicinal products intended to be absorbed.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is obtained from raw wool by kneading it in water, or by scouring with soap solution, and then centrifuging.

Lanolin (Wool fat) grease so obtained is refined, bleached, deodorized, and dried.
Chemically, Lanolin (Wool fat) consists of a mixture of several sterols, fatty acids, and their esters.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is a yellow fat obtained from sheep's wool.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is a yellow fat obtained from sheep's wool.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is obtained from raw wool grease by several washing steps and molecular distillation.
Depending on the degree of purification and especially of the pesticide levels, different types of lanolin (wool fat) can be distinguished.

Additionally, the liquid and crystalline fractions of Lanolin (Wool fat) can be separated resulting in Lanolin (Wool fat) wax (deoiled Lanolin (Wool fat)) and liquid Lanolin (Wool fat) (Lanolin (Wool fat) oil).
These two products are not a result of chemical modification of the natural Lanolin (Wool fat), but rather single fractions of Lanolin (Wool fat).

Therefore, apart from the melting point, they have similar properties to the natural Lanolin (Wool fat).
Lanolin (Wool fat) is a wax derived from the fat of sheep’s wool.
Lanolin (Wool fat) has a wide range of uses, from medical to cosmetic, and can be found in a variety of products.

Wool fat, also known as Lanolin (Wool fat), is a purified fat obtained from sheep's wool, primarily produced in Australia and the USA.
Lanolin (Wool fat) has various uses in cosmetics and ointments, but can be adulterated with paraffin wax or other oils.
Wool fat, also known as wool wax, Lanolin (Wool fat), or adeps lane, is obtained from the wool of the sheep.

After the sheep have been sheared, Lanolin (Wool fat) obtained is elaborately cleaned and processed into wool wax.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is a natural product obtained from the fleece of sheep and is used in a variety of topical therapeutic and cosmetic preparations.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is a complex mixture mainly composed of high molecular weight esters (>80%), along with aliphatic alcohols, fatty acids, sterols, and hydrocarbons.
Free alcohols are considered the main sensitisers in Lanolin (Wool fat).

The term Lanolin (Wool fat) is derived from the Latin terms lana (‘wool’) and oleum (‘oil’); sebum is extracted from sheep’s wool, cleaned, and refined.
A variety of different terms are used to refer to Lanolin (Wool fat) (and its components and derivatives), such as wool alcohols, wool fat, anhydrous Lanolin (Wool fat), amerchol, Lanolin (Wool fat) alcohol, alcoholes lanae, wool wax, and wool grease.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is the 2023 American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS) Allergen of the Year, named due to the increasing frequency of allergic reactions.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is often called wool wax or wool fat, and it is secreted by the glands in sheep.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is a by-product of the wool process but it such a useful product for skin care.
Not only is Lanolin (Wool fat) hydrating for your skin but it comes from a renewable source.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is readily absorbed by your skin, soothes and protects your skin.

Lanolin (Wool fat) also has healing properties for women who are breastfeeding.
Perfect for Nappy Rash as Lanolin (Wool fat) has anti-bacterial properties and will help heal the rash and prevent further rashes.
Put Lanolin (Wool fat) on those shaving cuts and it will speed up healing and will soothe the sting.

Great for putting on your nose when you have a cold and have been blowing your nose 20 times a day!
Lanolin (Wool fat) will soothe the pain and reduce the redness.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is even great for your little furry friends - dogs!

Lanolin (Wool fat)'s great for irritated skin as it reduces the redness and holds the moisture in the skin and stops it from dehydrating.
When your dog gets cracked paws, dab some Lanolin (Wool fat) on their paws and it will hold the moisture in the paws, help heal the wound and prevent the cracks from forming again.

The number 1 ointment for cracked and sore nipples for when breastfeeding.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is the moisture barrier the nipple needs to heal.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is the skin fat of sheep that is extracted from the wool by washing.

It is also called Lanolin (Wool fat).
We avoid that name Lanolin (Wool fat), because this name also used for mixtures of wool grease and other substances.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is the skin fat of sheep and therefore resembles our skin fat.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is for that reason a very good substance in creams and ointments.
There are also disadvantages: some people are allergic to certain natural ingredients from wool grease.
Furthermore, Lanolin (Wool fat) has a scent that not everyone appreciates.

Although Lanolin (Wool fat) is a completely natural substance and no animals are killed for it, it is, like for example beeswax, an animal substance.
Lanolin (Wool fat) generally refers to the refined form of wool grease.

Interestingly, wool grease, the term commonly used, is somewhat misleading.
Chemically, Lanolin (Wool fat) is a wax rather than a fat due to the absence of glycerol content found in body fat.
Wool grease is a complex mixture of esters, di-esters, and hydroxy esters resulting from the condensation of high molecular weight Lanolin (Wool fat) alcohols with Lanolin (Wool fat) fatty acids.

Upon saponification of Lanolin (Wool fat), the following components can be identified:
*Aliphatic and branched alcohols (C12-36, approximately 7% di-hydroxy alcohols)
*Alcohols with steroidal structure (such as cholesterol, lanosterol, agnosterol, and their hydrated derivatives)
*Approximately 160 fatty acids (C7-41, around 32% bi-functional hydroxy acids)
*Around 1% to 8% of the fatty acids and 6% to 12% of the alcohols exist in their free, unbound form.
*Additionally, up to 5% of the weight comprises emulsified water.
Lanolin (Wool fat) can also contain traces of the following:
*Water and lipid-soluble salts
*Residues of detergents and pesticides
*Polyaromatic hydrocarbons
*Particulate insoluble matters

Wool fat is also called Lanolin (Wool fat) Alcohol (or Lanolin (Wool fat)).
Lanolin (Wool fat) is obtained from the fleece of sheep, sheep have sebaceous glands which secrete a yellowish sebum.
You can clearly see this sebum in a sheep's fleece; Lanolin (Wool fat) is made up of small yellow balls.

By washing the shorn woolly fleece after sheep shaving, these sebaceous balls are loosened from the wool.
The water then evaporates and a yellowish substance called wool grease or Lanolin (Wool fat) remains.
Lanolin (Wool fat) has a wax-like structure; it is a hard, solid type of fat.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is often added to cosmetics, especially to skin products such as creams, because it is easily absorbed into the skin and retains water.
This makes Lanolin (Wool fat) hydrating and softening.

Although wool fat is often called Lanolin (Wool fat) in popular speech, there is a small difference in these two words.
Wool fat consists entirely of the fat of the sheepskin, whereas Lanolin (Wool fat) is often a mixture of wool fat and another ingredient (e.g. petroleum jelly).

A very small proportion of people with an allergy are allergic to wool fat and therefore also to Lanolin (Wool fat) (because Lanolin (Wool fat) partly consists of wool fat).
In most cases, this is unpurified Lanolin (Wool fat).

You can recognise unpurified Lanolin (Wool fat) by its yellowish colour.
Unrefined Lanolin (Wool fat) can seal off the skin and clog pores.
This can result in inflammations.

If Lanolin (Wool fat) has been purified the colour has changed from yellowish to white.
The structure of purified wool grease is different from that of unpurified wool grease, which is why purified wool grease does not seal off the skin.

In general, purified Lanolin (Wool fat) is well tolerated by the skin.
Unfortunately, you cannot tell from the list of ingredients whether the Lanolin (Wool fat) present has been purified or not.
Both wool fat and Lanolin (Wool fat) are recognisable in the list of ingredients as Lanolin (Wool fat).

However, because it is impossible to see whether or not wool fat / Lanolin (Wool fat) is purified (this can only be done by asking the supplier / manufacturer) Unity Cosmetics does not use wool fat / Lanolin (Wool fat) in its products.
Pure Lanolin (Wool fat) supports great skin hydration.

Lanolin (Wool fat) helps to create a protective barrier against everyday external factors, such as changes in weather and the environment.
Lanolin (Wool fat), a natural substance derived from sheep's wool, is a commonly used ingredient in cosmetics and skincare products.
It consists of a combination of Lanolin (Wool fat) oil and Lanolin (Wool fat) alcohol.

Extracted from wool grease, Lanolin (Wool fat) is purified to obtain anhydrous Lanolin (Wool fat), which is free of water content.
In the world of cosmetics, Lanolin (Wool fat) is known by various names such as wool wax, wool fat, or Adeps Lanae.
It is essential to note that Lanolin (Wool fat) is not a steroid but rather a complex blend of lipids.

Lanolin (Wool fat) imparts moisturizing, emollient, and protective properties, making it a valued component in skincare formulations.
The chemical formula of Lanolin (Wool fat) is C34H68O2.

Lanolin (Wool fat) (from Latin lāna 'wool', and oleum 'oil'), also called wool fat, wool yolk, wool wax, sheep grease, sheep yolk, or wool grease, is a wax secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals.

Lanolin (Wool fat) used by humans comes from domestic sheep breeds that are raised specifically for their wool.
Historically, many pharmacopoeias have referred to Lanolin (Wool fat) as wool fat (adeps lanae); however, as Lanolin (Wool fat) lacks glycerides (glycerol esters), it is not a true fat.

Lanolin (Wool fat) primarily consists of sterol esters instead.
Lanolin (Wool fat)'s waterproofing property aids sheep in shedding water from their coats.
Certain breeds of sheep produce large amounts of Lanolin (Wool fat).

USES and APPLICATIONS of LANOLIN (WOOL FAT):
Lanolin (Wool fat) and its many derivatives are used extensively in both the personal care (e.g., high value cosmetics, facial cosmetics, lip products) and health care sectors such as topical liniments.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is also found in lubricants, rust-preventive coatings, shoe polish, and other commercial products.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is a relatively common allergen and is often misunderstood as a wool allergy.
However, allergy to a Lanolin (Wool fat)-containing product is difficult to pinpoint and often other products containing Lanolin (Wool fat) may be fine for use.

Patch testing can be done if a Lanolin (Wool fat) allergy is suspected.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is frequently used in protective baby skin treatment and for sore nipples from breastfeeding but health authorities recommend alternative methods first, including nipple cleaning and improving baby positioning as well as expressing milk by hand.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is reported to have soothing properties but the lack of research leads to the previous recommendations being primary.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is used commercially in many industrial products ranging from rustproof coatings to lubricants.
Some sailors use Lanolin (Wool fat) to create slippery surfaces on their propellers and stern gear to which barnacles cannot adhere.

Commercial products (e.g. Lanocote) containing up to 85% Lanolin (Wool fat) are used to prevent corrosion in marine fasteners, especially when two different metals are in contact with each other and saltwater.
The water-repellent properties make Lanolin (Wool fat) valuable in many applications as a lubricant grease where corrosion would otherwise be a problem.

7-Dehydrocholesterol from Lanolin (Wool fat) is used as a raw material for producing vitamin D3 by irradiation with ultraviolet light.
Baseball players often use Lanolin (Wool fat) to soften and break in their baseball gloves (shaving cream with Lanolin (Wool fat) is popularly used for this).

Anhydrous liquid Lanolin (Wool fat), combined with parabens, has been used in trials as artificial tears to treat dry eye.
Anhydrous Lanolin (Wool fat) is also used as a lubricant for brass instrument tuning slides.
Lanolin (Wool fat) can also be restored to woollen garments to make them water and dirt repellent, such as for cloth diaper covers.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is also used in lip balm products.
For some people, it can irritate the lips.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is sometimes used by people on continuous positive airway pressure therapy to reduce irritation with masks, particularly nasal pillow masks that can often create sore spots in the nostrils.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is a popular additive to moustache wax, particularly 'extra-firm' varieties.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is used as a primary lubricating component in aerosol-based brass lubricants in the ammunition reloading process.

Mixed warm 1:12 with highly concentrated ethanol (usually 99%), the ethanol acts as a carrier which evaporates quickly after application, leaving a fine film of Lanolin (Wool fat) behind to prevent brass seizing in resizing dies.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is used as a lubricant for leather and fur, and also in polishes and protective coatings for shoes and leather goods.

Lanolin (Wool fat), when mixed with ingredients such as neatsfoot oil, beeswax and glycerol, is used in various leather treatments, for example in some saddle soaps and in leather care products.
Lanolin (Wool fat), purified form of wool grease or wool wax (sometimes erroneously called wool fat), used either alone or with soft paraffin or lard or other fat as a base for ointments, emollients, skin foods, salves, superfatted soaps, and fur dressing.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is used as an emollient, cosmetic, and pharmaceutic aid.
The US federal code of regulations states that Lanolin (Wool fat) in the concentration range of 12-50% may be included in over the counter skin ointments.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is the purified, secreted product of the sheep sebaceous glands.
Lanolin (Wool fat) primarily consists of long-chain waxy esters, or sterol esters, that lack glycerides.
For this reason, Lanolin (Wool fat) is also called wool wax or wool grease.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is used in the protection, treatment, and cosmetic enhancement of human skin.
Its hydrophobic properties can help protect skin against infections or skin irritation, as Lanolin (Wool fat) helps seal in moisture that is already present in the skin.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is used as an active ingredient in over the counter topical products such as ointments, lubricants, lotions and facial cosmetics.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is also frequently used in protective baby skin treatment and for sore nipples in breastfeeding mothers.

In the medical field, Lanolin (Wool fat) is used as a topical ointment to protect and soothe dry, chapped, or irritated skin.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is also used to treat and prevent diaper rash, protect nipples during breastfeeding, and to soften and protect cracked, dry lips.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is even sometimes used to treat minor burns and scrapes.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is used as an emollient, cosmetic, and pharmaceutic aid.

Lanolin (Wool fat)'s role in nature is to protect wool and skin from climate and the environment; it also plays a role in skin (integumental) hygiene.
Lanolin (Wool fat) and its derivatives are used in the protection, treatment, and beautification of human skin.

THE BENEFITS of LANOLIN (WOOL FAT) FOR SKIN:
When purified enough that all water has been removed, Lanolin (Wool fat) has all the benefits of the synthetic petroleum jelly, Vaseline, but from a natural derived source!

Lanolin (Wool fat) is occlusive and acts as an emollient, meaning it prevents the evaporation of water from the skin helping keep skin moisturised.
However, Lanolin (Wool fat) is also breathable and allows oxygen through, allowing the skin to function normally whilst also preventing moisture loss.

In soap form, Lanolin (Wool fat) has been shown to have hypoallergenic properties.
Lanolin (Wool fat) also has anti-bacterial properties and acts to protect skin, so it is often used for skin problems such as eczema.
Lanolin (Wool fat) Soap has always been popular for those with labour intensive jobs, including farm workers, labourers, riggers and sailors!

FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS of LANOLIN (WOOL FAT):
From personal care to industrial use
Wool grease undergoes refinement to yield Lanolin (Wool fat) and various Lanolin (Wool fat) derivatives, including Lanolin (Wool fat) alcohol, Lanolin (Wool fat) oil, Lanolin (Wool fat) acid, and ethoxylated Lanolin (Wool fat).

These substances possess exceptional emulsifying and emollient properties, making them highly valued as moisturising ingredients in cosmetic and medical formulations, particularly for skin and hair care products.

Moreover, wool grease finds diverse applications in different industries, encompassing:
*Anti-corrosive coatings
*Lubricant additives
*Surgical and industrial adhesive tapes
*Metal cutting oils
*Leather treatment products

Furthermore, this environmentally friendly and fully biodegradable substance, Lanolin (Wool fat), can serve as a substitute for mineral oil, extending its utility.

WHAT IS LANOLIN (WOOL FAT) USED FOR?
Lanolin (Wool fat) has many different uses in the world of skin care and cosmetics.
From providing moisturizing benefits to enhancing the texture of the products - Lanolin (Wool fat) does it all.

*Skin care: 
Lanolin (Wool fat) is valued for its exceptional moisturizing properties.
Lanolin (Wool fat) acts as a natural emollient, creating a protective barrier that helps to prevent moisture loss and keeps the skin hydrated.

Lanolin (Wool fat) is often incorporated into creams, lotions, and lip balms to alleviate dryness, soothe rough or chapped skin, and promote softness and suppleness.

*Cosmetic products: 
Lanolin (Wool fat) serves as a binding agent, helping to hold cosmetic formulations together and providing stability.
Lanolin (Wool fat) can also enhance the texture and spreadability of products, contributing to a smooth application.

ORIGIN of LANOLIN (WOOL FAT):
Lanolin (Wool fat) is obtained through a process of extracting and purifying the wool grease found in sheep's wool.
The wool grease is treated to remove impurities and excess water, resulting in the production of Lanolin (Wool fat).
This refined Lanolin (Wool fat) is then further processed to obtain different forms, such as anhydrous Lanolin (Wool fat) or Lanolin (Wool fat) oil.

WHAT DOES LANOLIN (WOOL FAT) DO IN A FORMULATION?
*EMOLLIENT
*MOISTURISING
*SKIN CONDITIONING

Lanolin (Wool fat) is widely regarded as a safe ingredient for use in cosmetics.
However, it is important to note that individuals can have varying sensitivities, so patch testing is recommended to check for potential allergic reactions before using products containing Lanolin (Wool fat).
Additionally, Lanolin (Wool fat) alcohol can be considered halal if the specific sourcing and the processing methods are employed.

WHERE DOES LANOLIN (WOOL FAT) COME FROM?
Lanolin (Wool fat) is a light yellow natural oil found in the sheep's wool.
It is secreted from oil glands and acts as a conditioning and water-repellent layer on Lanolin (Wool fat), as well as having many anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties to keep the sheep's skin infection free.
Unrefined Lanolin (Wool fat) has been used for thousands of years in many cultures, and refined Lanolin (Wool fat) (which we use in our wool fat soap) has been used for over one hundred years in various cosmetics, lotions, creams and soaps.

ALTERNATIVES of LANOLIN (WOOL FAT):
*GLYCERIN

WHERE IS LANOLIN (WOOL FAT) FOUND?
Lanolin (Wool fat), which usually acts as a protective coating in the fleece of sheep, is a good emulsifier and is found in many pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics, and toiletries.
Lanolin (Wool fat) also has industrial uses eg, applied to metallic surfaces to prevent corrosion.
Lanolin (Wool fat) is the fat-like purified secretion of the sebaceous glands which is deposited into the wool fibres of sheep, Ovis aries Linn., belonging to family Bovidae.

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of LANOLIN (WOOL FAT):
*Composition:
About 97% esters of fatty acids (C14–C36) and long-chain alcohols (C26–C34)
Contains free sterols (e.g., cholesterol, lanosterol, agnosterol)
Contains free fatty acids and hydrocarbons

*Functional Groups:
Esters (–COOR)
Hydroxyl (–OH)
Alkyl chains (C–H)

*Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal conditions
May oxidize or become rancid upon prolonged exposure to air and light
Sensitive to strong acids and alkalis

*Hydration Capacity:
Absorbs up to 2× its weight in water, forming emulsions (acts as a natural W/O emulsifier)