DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Lanolin is the internationally common INCI designation for wool wax.
In pharmaceutical terminology, the term lanolin(lanolin DAB 9) or lanolinum is used for water-absorbent ointment bases on a paraffin, water and wool wax base. This inevitably leads to misunderstandings.
Spectrum of actionThis section has been translated automatically.
Lanolin acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface of e.g. hair), emollient (makes the skin supple and smooth), emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids such as water and oil so that they can be mixed together).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer