Lanolilna, the ‘miracle cream’
They call it the «miracle cream» and no wonder. Lanolin is a natural wax produced by the sebaceous glands of some animals with innumerable benefits and properties, being widely used in the fields of industry and pharmacy.
Soothes red noses
Our nose sometimes also needs a little lanolin, especially when it gets red from a cold and is sore, helping to protect and soothe the area.
As a balm
It can also be used as a lip balm, for shaving in men, for cracked heels, for dry cuticles and even for red noses due to colds.
Cracked heels
Also for cracked heels. Take care of your cracked heels by applying a small layer of lanolin before bedtime and let it work its magic.
Smoothes eyebrows
Or for the eyebrows, we all know that well delineated, they make a big difference in our face, a small amount of lanolin is enough to soften them.
On the baby’s skin
It is also ideal for diaper rash, as it has the same consistency as barrier balms and as a single ingredient product, you have peace of mind knowing what you are applying to your baby’s skin.
Against acne scars
Another common problem that lanolin solves is acne scars, one of the biggest challenges faced by many teenagers. It simply needs to be applied to the area where they are located and left to act, plus it offers additional moisture, also very useful if you have extremely dry skin, which is a common problem as hormones change.
Lanolin, especially effective for babies
While baby latch-on may be one of the main reasons for turning to lanolin, one of its biggest advantages is that you don’t have to remove it before breastfeeding, there are other uses for baby that mothers have discovered over the years.
To soothe and protect
In breastfeeding mothers, for example, to soothe and protect sore and irritated nipples, but it can be used for many other purposes.
Natural wax
Lanolin is excellent for soothing sore and cracked nipples during lactation, but when this period ends, there are many other advantages that we can get from this natural wax produced by the sebaceous glands of some animals and that many call the «miracle cream» for all the benefits, and also uses, that we can give it.
Acts against sunburn
Lanolin is an excellent skin balm that also acts against sunburn and peeling. In these cases, you only need to apply a thin layer unless they are severe burns, which is recommended to go to a health professional.
For dry cuticles
Nails, knees, eyebrows, nose for any part of our body, lanolin is a great help. If your nail care routine has disappeared and you find your cuticles dry, you can use lanolin to give them a little pampering and soften them before cutting them.
Moisturizing agent
As a lip balm, lanolin has been used as a moisturizing agent for centuries and in cosmetics for several years, so it’s not surprising that it helps many moms keep their lips soft and moisturized.
For scraped knees
Men can also make good use of it after shaving, without needing to leave the lotion on when they have a cut. Or if they go jogging and suffer abrasions due to rubbing, lanolin facilitates the healing process, always leaving the affected area ventilated. Or for scraped knees and other minor abrasions.
Before teeth
Or for drooling rash, as they often start with the signs of teething long before the teeth appear and because of this, often develop a rash on the chin, neck and/or chest. Lanolin can help protect and soothe the affected area.
