Lanolin can be helpful in treating dandruff.
Lanolin is a wax produced by the sebaceous glands of sheep. This substance, which contains fatty acids and wax esters, protects sheep by making their wool essentially waterproof. Due to these excellent moisture-retaining properties, you can also use lanolin for your hair. It comes in a variety of hair care products, including shampoo, conditioner, toner, and salve.
Lanolin hair treatments can be massaged into the hair for added shine.
Using lanolin in hair has many benefits. Easily penetrates the hair shaft, helping it retain moisture and protecting it from breakage. Once absorbed by the hair, lanolin acts as a humectant and continues to absorb moisture from the air.
Not only is it good for your hair shaft, wax is also good for your scalp and can help minimize dandruff and itchiness. This product is especially indicated for very curly hair, helping to control frizz and providing definition to the curls. Using lanolin for hair can also have its drawbacks. It can be quite heavy and weigh down very fine hair, making it look greasy over time.
Lanolin is available in the form of a shampoo.
You should also not use lanolin if you have a wool allergy, as it can cause an allergic reaction. Reactions can also be caused by the chemical used to kill bacteria on the wool. Wax is processed before it is added to beauty products, but some products may have been processed more than others. Finally, products that contain a lot of lanolin can often have a fairly strong odor, although some people find it appealing.
Lanolin penetrates the hair shaft, helping to retain moisture and protect against breakage.
You can use lanolin in your hair in the form of a shampoo. The amount of lanolin in shampoos tends to be small, so you don’t have to worry too much about making your hair oily. These shampoos are used in the same way as most shampoos. You apply the product to your hair, massage your hair and scalp and rinse. With shampoos that contain lanolin, it’s best to use a small amount until you know the amount is right for you, and rinse well.
Some moisturizing lotions also list lanolin as an ingredient.
Conditioners containing lanolin are also available. Like shampoo, they usually only contain small amounts. This product is used in the same way as the other conditioners, applying it to the hair, letting it act for a few minutes and then rinsing. You should take a break from this type of conditioner from time to time to prevent wax buildup, and you can even use a clarifying shampoo from time to time.
You can also buy toners containing lanolin for your hair. To use these products, you must apply two to three drops and massage throughout the entire length of the hair. Avoid the scalp. These toners can help give your hair a brilliant shine.
Lanolin in shampoos should be massaged into the scalp and then rinsed off.
Finally, you can use lanolin for hair in the form of a pomade. Sometimes referred to as a conditioner, you should use this product sparingly at first to prevent your hair from becoming too oily. Simply massage your hair and scalp and style accordingly. Good for straighter styles, you may need to use a clarifying shampoo to remove all of the product from your hair.