How to Use lanolin in a Sentence

lanolin

noun
  • A good quality wool rug still has some of the original lanolin left in the fibers.
    Lisa Kennedy, The Know, 26 Jan. 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Bitter almond skin and lanolin are wrapped up in a bracing, waxy texture.
    Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 26 Feb. 2020
  • The hair benefits from this product with the use of beeswax and lanolin to trap and preserve moisture, cetyl palmitate to nourish the hair from the root up, and ceteareth-20 to condition.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • The ash would have combined with wool’s lanolin to create saponification.
    Cody Cassidy, Time, 5 May 2020
  • Pure lanolin hydrates dry and chapped lips, skin patches, cuticles, elbows, and more.
    Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Look for humectants that draw moisture to the top layer of your skin, like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, urea, lanolin, dimethicone, and petrolatum, says Dr. Levin.
    Katie Becker, Cosmopolitan, 26 May 2017
  • Bleu des Basques is a study in textural variation: an uber rich paste of buttery, lanolin-laced sheep’s milk holds pockets of crunchy, mild, crystalline blue mold.
    Tia Keenan, Bon Appetit, 24 Apr. 2018
  • Keep in mind, though, that Aquaphor is made with lanolin, while Vaseline isn't, so for those with lanolin allergies, Vaseline may be the better choice for scar prevention.
    Rosemary Donahue, Allure, 14 Feb. 2018
  • 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
  • Free of lanolin, fragrances, preservatives and dyes, this is another great choice for those with sensitive skin.
    NBC News, 20 Feb. 2020
  • Debris speckled her slick skin, clinging to the homemade serum of glycerin, lanolin, and vitamin E oil that’s preserved her wedding-day face.
    Liz Arnold, Longreads, 11 July 2018
  • Vegan gum lovers rejoice: Big League Chew is 100% vegan, and not made with lanolin like a number of non-vegan gums.
    Taylyn Washington-Harmon, Health.com, 16 Oct. 2020
  • Enriched with lanolin, beeswax, and jojoba oils, this balm offers a calming effect, gently soothing the skin. 10.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
  • Among the skin care ingredients to consider are glycerin, lanolin, niacinamide and beeswax.
    Crystal Martin, New York Times, 29 June 2016
  • Formulated with natural oils like lanolin, the cream moisturizes and softens the skin.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Lactic acid, urea, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, glycerin, lanolin, and shea butter are also good options.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 14 Sep. 2018
  • 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
  • The multi-purpose balm has gone vegan and done away with petrolatum and lanolin as ingredients.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The grenache blanc and picpoul lend acidity and energy to the wine, while the roussanne and viognier contribute honeysuckle and jasmine aromas with just enough leesy waxy lanolin for texture.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023
  • This wine embodies that perfect balance between fat & acid - boasting a fragrant nose full of sweet apricot, pear & ginger spice, alongside lemon curd and a lanolin mouthfeel.
    cleveland, 3 Dec. 2020
  • Many people are actually allergic to some of the seemingly ‘good’ ingredients in many balms, such as lanolin, beeswax, and coconut oil.
    Madge Maril, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Nov. 2020
  • From lipsticks that contain carmine (red dye from beetles) to moisturizers that are made with lanolin (a waxy substance from sheep glands), shopping for vegan beauty products can be tough.
    Shannon Barbour, The Cut, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Cow, goat, deer, and sheep leathers differ in durability and softness and contain varying amounts of lanolin—a natural wax that keeps the material from getting brittle.
    Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2020

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