How to Use lanolin in a Sentence

lanolin

noun
  • This long-lasting, no-fuss lotion has no dyes, no lanolin, and no fragrance.
    — Korin Miller, Allure, 24 Apr. 2018
  • Scents of saline, melon, lemon balm and lanolin grabbed my attention.
    — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 23 Jan. 2021
  • The mask also uses shea butter and lanolin to give it a silky smooth feel that won’t dry your skin out.
    — Jessica Kasparian, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2020
  • Bitter almond skin and lanolin are wrapped up in a bracing, waxy texture.
    — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 26 Feb. 2020
  • It's made with not lanolin, but olive oil, cocoa seed butter, mango seed butter, and beeswax.
    — Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Bachik warns that nail-polish removers have oils and lanolin, which can block adhesion of the nail polish.
    — Melissa Magsaysay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2020
  • Aquaphor contains the ingredient lanolin, which comes from sheep.
    — Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Some cultures used it for bathing and others for washing cloth or stripping wool of its lanolin before weaving it.
    — New York Times, 13 May 2021
  • Pure lanolin hydrates dry and chapped lips, skin patches, cuticles, elbows, and more.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 27 Dec. 2022
  • The lanolin oil mimics our skin’s oils to create that extra boost of moisture, which is often needed on flights.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
  • The ash would have combined with wool’s lanolin to create saponification.
    — Cody Cassidy, Time, 5 May 2020
  • Rich lanolin provides a dense moisture factor that's tough enough to stand up to even the driest environments.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 29 Dec. 2022
  • The wax — which is made of beeswax, castor seed oil, and lanolin — goes on thick but immediately melts upon contact with skin.
    — Audrey Noble, Allure, 23 Jan. 2020
  • This beloved lip treatment contains castor oil, lanolin, and beeswax to condition lips for a suppler, softer feel.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Free of lanolin, fragrances, preservatives and dyes, this is another great choice for those with sensitive skin.
    — NBC News, 20 Feb. 2020
  • Some worth looking for are petrolatum, lanolin, shea butter, jojoba oil, and almond oil.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Among the skin care ingredients to consider are glycerin, lanolin, niacinamide and beeswax.
    — Crystal Martin, New York Times, 29 June 2016
  • Lactic acid, urea, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, glycerin, lanolin, and shea butter are also good options.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 14 Sep. 2018
  • The emollient Icon Cream comes in two iterations (with and without lanolin).
    — James Manso, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
  • Those prone to allergies might opt for this one, as alpaca wool is hypoallergenic, having only traces of lanolin compared to sheep’s wool.
    — Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024
  • The wax in this kit contains rosin, an exfoliator that works to remove dull and dead skin cells, plus cruelty-free beeswax and lanolin to detox and nourish the skin.
    — Emily Rekstis, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Ingredients like botanical lanolin and silk protein form a protective coat of moisture on the lips.
    — Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 10 June 2024
  • The multi-purpose balm has gone vegan and done away with petrolatum and lanolin as ingredients.
    — Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Formulated with natural oils like lanolin, the cream moisturizes and softens the skin.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • This means commonly used cosmetic ingredients like beeswax, lanolin, and carmine (a dye made from beetles' wings) will be replaced.
    — Sara Spruch-Feiner, Allure, 2 Nov. 2017
  • Its star ingredient is lanolin, an oil from sheep’s wool that’s often used in skin care products to moisturize and relieve itchiness.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Its deeply hydrating properties come courtesy of lanolin, a powerhouse hydrator found in sheep’s wool.
    — Emma Greene, InStyle, 28 May 2026
  • Packed with a mix of ultra-nourishing ingredients like castor oil, beeswax, and lanolin, this balm works overtime to keep your lips soft and hydrated.
    — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 3 June 2021
  • The dense formula is a simple blend of lanolin oil and lanolin (a substance found on sheep's wool that Lanolips humanely extracts).
    — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 3 June 2021
  • Certain occlusives—such as old-fashioned petroleum jelly and lanolin, found in Aquaphor—may not make sense for daytime use.
    — Jani Hall, Health, 21 Feb. 2024

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