Lanolin (Lanolin) is a locks moisture in used in skincare to wool-derived occlusive. It's found in 25 products in our database, making it a moderately popular ingredient.
What it does
Wool-derived occlusive
Who it's best for
Very dry skin or compromised skin barriers.
Severely dry or cracked skin that loses moisture quickly
Anyone recovering from over-exfoliation or barrier damage
Winter skincare routines when transepidermal water loss is high
Works well with
+Draws in moisture
(humectant)
+Softens and smooths(emollient)
Use caution with
!Works on your skin(active)Heavy occlusives applied before actives may reduce their penetration. Apply actives first, then seal with occlusives.
Lanolin is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Lanolin?
25 products in our database contain Lanolin. The highest-rated is Environ Moisturiser scoring 8.0/9.8.
Can I use Lanolin every day?
Occlusives are generally fine for daily use, especially in evening routines. If you have oily skin, you may prefer lighter options or evening-only application.
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