lanolines
/ˈlænəˌlinz/
noun
- 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.