Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

lanolin

French translation:

Lanoline (graisse ou cire de laine)

Apr 18, 2009 08:54
15 yrs ago
English term

lanolin

GBK English to French Other Cosmetics, Beauty
Definition from beautyblitz:
Lanolin is extracted from the wax found on sheep's wool. It is an excellent emollient, moisturizer, skin lubricant and protectant, and it's capable of absorbing water equal to 50% of its weight. Iit's a common ingredient in skincare and haircare products.
Example sentences:
While most moisturising creams & lotions use either vegetable or mineral oils as a base, they don’t have the compatibility to the oils of our skin that Lanolin has. (New Zealand Best)
This special hand creme contains lanolin, natural oil that has been derived from the wool of our famous New Zealand sheep. (newzealandbeauty.com)
While it can be extremely nourishing, soothing, and softening, lanolin has also been known to cause allergic reactions in humans. (bellasugar)
Proposed translations (French)
4 +7 Lanoline (graisse ou cire de laine)
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Lanoline (graisse ou cire de laine)

Definition from wikipedia:
La lanoline est une graisse obtenue par purification et raffinage du suint (partie grasse absorbée sur la laine).<br /><br />Elle comprend de l&#039;oléine et de la stéarine.<br /><br />La lanoline est utilisée en pharmacie et dans la fabrication des produits de beauté. C&#039;est l&#039;un des rares produits d&#039;origine animale qui soit autorisé par les labels de cosmétiques biologiques. (Nature et Progrès, BDIH)
Example sentences:
La graisse de laine (whool alcool ou lanoline) est fabriquée à partir des sécrétions sébacées de la graisse de mouton; c'est un mélange de stérols et d'alcool gras à longues chaînes. (Wapedia)
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agree Jean-Pierre Lamare
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