- Acetylated lanolin alcohol
Acetylated lanolin alcohol, sometimes known as "sheep alcohol" or wool alcohol, is a non-drying
organic compound produced fromlanolin , the fat of wool shearings, which has been reacted withacetic acid and a small amount oflye . There are synthetic variants available; however, the animal-derived product has more anti-allergenic tendencies. Acetylated lanolin alcohol is used as anemollient , to soften skin, but is highlycomedogenic . For this reason, those who frequently erupt with whiteheads or blackheads are advised to avoid topical use of this substance on the skin.External links
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