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Wellman Lanolin

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Int r o d u c i n g W e l l m a n L a n o l i n

In cosmetics, pharmaceutical and personal care products, consumers are

looking for natural ingredients. First used by the ancient Egyptians, lanolin
is the perfect emollient and skin lubricant that meets todays needs for
organic ingredients combined with modern effectiveness.
Wellman Lanolin is the only lanolin refinery in North America. For
over 58 years we have provided high quality anhydrous lanolin to the
pharmaceutical, personal care, veterinary, and industrial markets.
Part of our success is our attention to detail. We are dedicated to delivering
exactly what our customers need. We work side by side with our clients,
delivering the lanolin formulations tailored to their specific application.

W h at i s L a n o l i n ?

Lanolin is a natural wax extracted during the textile process for

producing pure wool fiber. After refining and purification, lanolins
unique selling point is its compatibility with most fats and waxes used
in personal care and pharmaceutical products.
Lanolin is a complex chemical mixture of naturally occurring
esters. It is an extremely effective natural emollient for restoring and
maintaining the stratum cormeum, the skins first line of defense
In d i v i d ua l i z e d S e r v i c e
We work with our clients to customize lanolin
blends to meet their unique formulation needs.

against the sun, aging, and infection.

Medical studies also attest to lanolins ability to protect the skin
against the drying affects of wind and cold. Lanolin protective
films do not alter the skins normal transpiration and has a skin
protectant monograph.

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H o m e F i e l d A d v a nta g e

Located in Johnsonville, South Carolina, our facility is designed to

work with your chemists to provide lanolin formulations created to
your exact specifications and performance benchmarks.
Its a level of attention and individualized service that has helped us
thrive for almost 60 years in the industry.
Wellman Lanolin extracts can be found in a diverse range of
cosmetic and personal care products. We also sell to all the major
pharmaceutical companies in North America and have strong ties
to the veterinary and industrial markets.

App l i c at i o n s

N o An i m a l T e s t i n g
Lanolin, also known as wool wax, is derived from fleece sheared from
live sheep. These animals are kept healthy to maintain a renewable

W h at i s L a n o l i n ?

Lanolin is a natural, environmentally friendly and safe product thats

source of natural fiber and wool wax. Most importantly, all Wellman

ideal for a wide range of personal care products and more. Whats

Lanolin products are guaranteed to be free of animal testing.

more, lanolin may be listed as an active drug ingredient provided it

is used in FDA-specified concentrations.

R e n e wa b l e R e s o u r c e
Wellman Lanolin received an ISO 14000 certification for sustainability.

Lanolin is a natural wax extracted during the textile process for

producing pure wool fiber. After refining and purification, lanolins
unique selling point is its compatibility with most fats and waxes used
in personal care and pharmaceutical products.

In d i v i d ua l i z e d S e r v i c e
We work with our clients to customize lanolin
blends to meet their unique formulation needs.

Cosmetics
Lip Balm

Kosher Certified

Hypoallergenic Breast Creams

We produce custom grades of unique selling point Lanolin to meet

Protective Creams

functional specifications for the personal care industry, including

Hair Care

Kosher grades.

Lanolin is a complex chemical mixture of naturally occurring

Liquid Bandages

esters. It is an extremely effective natural emollient for restoring and

Burn and Minor Cut Remedies

maintaining the stratum cormeum, the skins first line of defense

Suppositories

against the sun, aging, and infection.

Veterinary Products

Medical studies also attest to lanolins ability to protect the skin

against the drying affects of wind and cold. Lanolin protective
films do not alter the skins normal transpiration and has a skin
protectant monograph.

Premium Leather Treatments

High Performance Industrial Lubricants

A l l e r g i c R e a ct i o n
E.W. Clarks study on 825,000 people found an incidence of specific
lanolin allergy within the general population to be less than six per
million (0.0006%).

Testing Labs
Wellman Lanolin testing labs are ISO/TS 16959 and ISO9001 certified.

LEAR N MORE A B OU T W ELLMA N

Its natures finest raw material to protect, beautify and moisturize.

Extracted, refined and purified from wool, lanolin is an excellent emollient
and skin lubricant for personal care, pharmaceutical and industrial
applications. Contact us to learn how Wellman lanolin can enhance the
strength and value of your formulations.
W. Carroll Burrows

Charles DeLorme

843-319-6390

843-325-3555

LanolinNorthAmerica@gmail.com

Lanolin North America

P.O. Box 188
Johnsonville, S.C. 29555
No Animal Testing | Refined in the U.S.A.