Lanolin Alcohol – The nourishing W/O emulsifier for sensitive skin  Lanolin alcohol is a highly concentrated mixture of active ingredients obtained through the saponification of natural wool wax (lanolin). Unlike classic lanolin, lanolin alcohol offers a lighter texture: it is significantly less sticky and leaves a more pleasant, less heavy feel on the skin. As a pure extract of the unsaponifiable fraction, it is rich in valuable sterols and aliphatic alcohols, making it an indispensable component for rich water-in-oil (W/O) formulations. Barrier boost thanks to cholesterol What makes lanolin alcohol special is its high cholesterol content. This endogenous building block is essential for an intact skin barrier. It helps the skin effectively retain moisture and protects it against external stressors. This makes lanolin alcohol not merely a functional emulsifier, but a true active-ingredient emulsifier. Your benefits at a glance:  Enormous water-binding capacity: Can incorporate many times its own weight in water into the lipid phase.  Intensive barrier care: Improves moisture retention and regenerates dry or sensitive areas of skin.  Versatile application: Acts as an emulsifier, superfatting agent, and emollient all in one.  Pleasant skin feel: Less sticky than conventional lanolin – ideal for modern ointments and creams.  High purity: Deodorization and bleaching result in a product that is low-odor and pale yellow in color. Application & Dosage Wool wax alcohol is ideal for formulating protective ointments, night creams, and care products for extremely dry or stressed skin (e.g., for elbows, hands, or baby care).  Application | Recommended usage concentration | As a co-emulsifier / active ingredient: 0.5 – 2.0% | In rich ointments & creams: up to 5.0%     Technical Details  Appearance: Pale yellow to brownish-yellow solid mass.  Type: W/O emulsifier (water-in-oil).  Skin type: Particularly suitable for dry, sensitive skin with a compromised barrier.  Processing: Melt in the oil phase (melting point approx. 60°C).   Pro Tip: Combine wool wax alcohol with Fluidlecithin Super to create exceptionally smooth, pudding-like textures that deeply nourish the skin without weighing it down.