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YOGYAKARTA - Did you know that lanolin has been used for centuries? Lanolin, which comes from sheep, has a unique ability to imitate our skin natural oil. So, what is lanolin used for?

In this article, we will reveal the secret behind the benefits of lanolin and why this material has become a favorite for skin and beauty experts.

Lanolin is a secretion from lamb skin, which is similar to human sebum.

However, unlike sebum, lanolin does not contain triglycerides.

Lanolin is sometimes referred to as "smoking fat," but this term is misleading because lanolin does not have the triglycerides needed to be considered fat.

The function of lanolin is to care for and protect sheep. It is this nature of care that makes lanolin now widely used in cosmetics, skin care, and hair care products for humans.

Lanolin oil is extracted by placing sheep into a centrifugal machine that separates oil from chemicals and other impurities. This process is carried out after the sheep are shaved, so that the extraction of the lanolin does not harm the sheep.

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Reporting from Healthline, here are some benefits of using lanolin for your skin:

Now many circulating products are claimed to have "anti-aging benefits" containing lanolin oil or lanolin alcohol. This may make buyers believe that lanolin oil is capable of fighting fine lines and wrinkles.

Although there is only a small amount of scientific evidence that supports this, lanolin can indeed withstand twice the weight of the water. This ability can make the skin look more chewy, thereby reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Because of the quality of the emoliene and its ability to withstand moisture, lanolin oil can be a powerful ingredient to deal with drought when applied to wet or moist hair.

However, lanolin oil will not be effective if applied to dry hair because there is no moisture that can be contained.

Lanolin oil also has a more dilute texture than other hair oils, so washing hair with cleaning shampoo or apple vinegar may be needed to completely remove it from the hair.

Lanolin oil is also effectively used on the lips, as is its use to deal with dry skin and hair.

A 2016 study showed that lanolin cream is shown to be effective in people who experience dry lips as a side effect of chemotherapy.

Please note, lanolin is able to penetrate the lip protective layer, in contrast to other ingredients that only provide moisture to the upper layer of the lip.

In addition, lanolin is generally considered safe to use in newborns who experience broken lips, but is always advised to consult a pediatrician first.

Mayo Clinic recommends using lanolin to restore moisture and relieve cracked nipples in breastfeeding mothers.

Then for those who are actively breastfeeding, it is advisable to choose a pure 100 percent lanolin that has been purified. Unproven lanolin can cause allergic reactions when swallowed by children.

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