Collection: Lanolin

Lanolin's role on the sheep is to protect the wool fibres and the skin from the environment including rain and direct sun. It contains anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties to protect the sheep's skin. 

Lanolin is 'occlusive' meaning it prevents water evaporating from our skin. It has been researched than lanolin can reduce skin's water loss by as much as 20-30%. It does not increase the moisture content of the skin, it only hold existing moisture. Lanolin contains cholesterol similar to the cholesterol our skin naturally produces which is why lanolin is so good for human skin.

Lanolin is safe, however if you have known allergies to it then it is best to not use it. Allergies normally stem from the lanolin not being refined to become purified. Lanolin once separated from the wool, undergoes refining processes of up to 5 times to ensure the end product is free from as many impurities as possible.

The Merino breed of sheep produces the most amount of lanolin. Merinos are what we have on our farm and what we breed! How convenient!

Have a browse through my lanolin based products and pick your favourites!