Ingredient guide

Lanolin.

Also known as: wool wax, wool grease, adeps lanae, lanolin alcohol, acetylated lanolin

A natural waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep to waterproof their wool.

Regulations

Global status.

How lanolin is regulated in cosmetics around the world.

Allowed in 11
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUSA
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEU
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUK
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทS. Korea
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บAustralia
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทBrazil
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndia
Allowed
๐ŸŒASEAN
Allowed
Why itโ€™s used

The reason brands include it.

Superb emollient that closely mimics human skin lipids. Creates a protective, moisturizing barrier and softens dry, cracked skin.

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product categories

Categories

Lanolin in product types.

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Alternatives

Common alternatives.

shea butter
cocoa butter
plant-derived squalane
mango seed butter
candelilla wax (vegan alternative)

What Numbrrrz uses

Numbrrrz does not use lanolin. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.

Questions

Quick answers.

What is Lanolin?
A natural waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep to waterproof their wool.
Why is Lanolin used in cosmetics?
Superb emollient that closely mimics human skin lipids. Creates a protective, moisturizing barrier and softens dry, cracked skin.
How is Lanolin regulated?
Approved as an OTC skin protectant. Generally recognized as safe. USP-grade lanolin has stricter purity standards.
Does Numbrrrz contain Lanolin?
No. Numbrrrz is made from four base ingredients: organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions. That is a formulation choice, not a judgment about other products.
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Four base ingredients

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Organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, in a 0.5 oz (14 g) USDA Organic tube.