Recently, products containing natural ingredients are very popular. It is believed that they have a positive effect on the body and are less likely to cause allergic reactions. One such product is lanolin soap. It is made from a substance of animal origin, which is often used in industry. Below is a closer look at this cosmetic product.
What is this
Lanolin is an animal fat extracted from sheep's wool. It has a similar composition to the fat that is produced on human skin. Additionally, lanolin contains a large number of rare esters. They are what make the substance so useful.
Today on the shelves you can find many drugs based on this component. It is used to make masks, creams, protective lotions and soaps.
What it consists of
Lanoline soap is good value for money. But stillwhen choosing a cosmetic product, you need to look at the composition. To get the maximum benefit from the product, it must be completely natural. Typically, this soap contains:
- Components that provide the basic functions of soap (base).
- Lanoline.
- Additional oils: corn, shea, olive, sunflower.
- Chilled sulfur, silk proteins.
It is best to buy a product that does not contain dyes and preservatives. These substances often cause allergies and are bad for the skin.
What is lanolin soap used for
This cosmetic product can be used for the following purposes:
- bathing children;
- body and face skincare;
- intimate hygiene;
- washing baby clothes.
Lanolin soap promotes skin renewal and retains moisture well. In addition, it gently cleanses the skin and creates reliable protection. The main component is able to penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis and nourish it from the inside. At the same time, it is absolutely safe for the body.
Also, the benefit of lanolin soap lies in its wound-healing effect. The tool can be used to wash the damaged epidermis.
Daily use of the product for washing provides healing of the dermis and gentle facial skin care. It is able to smooth small wrinkles and restore water-s alt balance.
In case of using lanolin soap for intimate hygiene, it must be bought in liquidconsistency. In this case, the product will contain a lower concentration of active substances, which will help maintain a normal balance of bacteria in the mucous membranes of the genital organs.
Many parents find that lanolin soap is great for bathing their babies. It protects baby's delicate skin from external factors and maintains its natural silkiness.
Lanoline soap: benefits and harms
Despite a number of advantages, this soap also has a number of disadvantages:
- Possibility of an allergic reaction. Rashes on lanolin occur in rare cases. The risk of pathology is very low and amounts to 1%. Therefore, a tolerance test should be carried out before use.
- The protective layer that is formed after applying the cosmetic will not last long, when exposed to cold or sun, it is destroyed. In such cases, you need to use additional protective drugs.
- Excessive use of lanolin facial soap can lead to blackheads and enlarged pores. This is addressed by reducing the frequency of use.
Soap benefits include:
- wide range of uses;
- high efficiency;
- use for especially sensitive skin;
- usable for newborns;
- low cost.
Conclusion
In general, lanolin soap is a useful product. It can be used both on an ongoing basis and in special cases (winter and autumn,when the skin becomes especially dry). The tool has many positive reviews, but before using it is best to do a portability test.
