Why is lanolin bad for skin?

By Laura S. Harris
Dec 28, 2020

Lanolin is responsible for wool allergies, so people who are allergic to wool should avoid it. Haz-Map classifies lanolin as a “skin sensitizer,” which means it may lead to an allergic reaction when it comes in contact with skin.

Does lanolin help wrinkles?

Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles: Since lanolin does retain so much moisture, it tends to plump the skin and fill in fine lines and wrinkles, which makes it successful when formulating anti-aging products.

Why is lanolin bad for nipples?

Many women have unknown wool allergies and may find out only after applying lanolin cream to their already sore nipples. Because of these factors, moms and breastfeeding professionals started looking for other nipple cream to replace lanolin creams and balms.

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References

• www.healthline.com (Jun 17, 2019) Lanolin Oil: Health Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects - Healthline
• www.byrdie.com (Nov 2, 2020) Lanolin for Skin: The Complete Guide - Byrdie
• www.upspringbaby.com (Dec 1, 2020) Why Lanolin Cream May Not Be The Best Option – UpSpring