Lanolin is used in all these:
| Product | Reason for adding lanolin |
|---|---|
| Lipstick | softness on lips |
| Lip balm | softness on lips |
| Brass instruments | sliding parts slide more easily |
| Leather | rubbed on to stop the leather drying and cracking |
| Boat propellers | coated on, to stop sea creatures from growing on them |
| Nappy cream | soft and waterproof, to prevent nappy rash |
So every time a sheep is sheared, we get about 200g of woolgrease from which we can get lanolin to put into lots of useful, everyday products. Next time you meet a sheep, remember to say thank you!