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Forum: Soap and Candle-makingReplies: 5, Views: 41
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Lucy364
Atlanta, GA

January 15, 2009
05:28 PM

Post #6009637

I am wondering if lanolin is a healthy ingredient for a lotion or soap as I have heard that it is but then I have heard that it isn't and actually interferes with the skins normal processes. Please let me know.
jylgaskin
Williamsburg, MI
(Zone 4b)

January 21, 2009
01:19 PM

Post #6032210

I use it in chapstick and hand salves. It seems to seal in moisture well. I haven't heard the negitive.
kathy_ann
Judsonia, AR
(Zone 7b)

March 03, 2009
01:50 PM

Post #6216444

i've not heard anything negative either, I've used it in lotions and soaps before, but don't any longer.
sw1fty
Schenectady, NY

March 06, 2009
12:08 PM

Post #6229262

it's not uncommon for people to be allergic to it, and there are some concerns about contamination, but beyond that I've heard nothing bad about it.
juno61
Davenport, IA

March 06, 2009
01:59 PM

Post #6229743

I've used lanolin in CP soap. It seems to cut the lathering a bit and leaves the skin feeling a tiny bit "sticky" rather than silky under running water. However after drying the skin the stickiness goes away, just leaves it feeling soft.

Having said that, I'd much rather leave it out of the soap and just use lotion after bathing. I like a bar that lathers well.

Lanolin is used as an ointment for breastfeeding moms to use on the nipples to prevent cracking and soreness. Of course we tell them that if they are allergic to wool or lanolin, they shouldn't use it. The ones who use it all seem to say it helps.
Altima
New York, NY

November 01, 2009
02:49 PM

Post #7230558

I seen some people who won't buy anything that has lanolin in it especially if they are vegan.

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