lanolines

/ˈlænəˌlinz/
noun
  1. A natural oily substance found in sheep's wool, used in skin creams, soaps, and other products to moisturize and soften skin.
    • Many hand lotions contain lanolines to keep skin from drying out.
    • She prefers lip balms made with lanolines because they are very moisturizing.
    • The sheep's wool was cleaned to extract the lanolines for use in cosmetics.
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