How to make a lanolin balm for dry skin?

Back 03. 10. 2025

Make a balm with lanolin for dry skin with us and take care of your skin in the cold autumn weather.

This balm is suitable for people who suffer from dry elbows, heels, hands, lips or eyelids, or nipples when breastfeeding. It is also suitable for the sensitive skin of children. It strengthens the protective barrier on the skin, which can be stressed in cold weather, but does not leave a greasy feeling. It contains substances that benefit the skin - moisturise, regenerate and protect it. It has a delicate, pleasant scent.

Balm with lanolin for dry skin - ingredients

The above amount of ingredients yields about 90 grams of lanolin balm for dry skin.

Stage Name of raw material Content in %
A Mango butter 44% = 40g
A Lanolin 22% = 20g
A Beeswax 5,5% = 5g
A Carnauba wax 5,5% = 5g
B Arnica macerate in sunflower oil 22% = 20g
C Lavender narrow-leaved essential oil 0.5% = 20 drops
C Tea tree essential oil 0.25% = 10 drops
C Vitamin E - Tocopherol 0.25% = 10 drops

Balm with lanolin for dry skin - ingredients and their importance


This balm should be a part of your home natural medicine cabinet - everyone gets into the situation of having unpleasant dry skin and that's when this balm comes in handy.

Its preparation is simple and gentle variants are also possible:

The effect will be similar.


Mango butter

is full of natural antioxidants and vitamins that nourish and soften the skin. It absorbs easily into the skin and does not leave it greasy. It is suitable for both dry and problematic skin.

Lanolin

is extracted from sheep's wool and has the ability to retain moisture in the skin. It softens, protects and repairs dry and cracked skin. It forms a protective layer on the skin and protects it for a long time. Its composition most closely resembles human fat.

Beeswax

nourishes, protects and moisturises the skin, also has regenerating effects, contains vitamin A.

Carnauba wax

the hardest natural wax, it has similar effects to beeswax, but contains more long-chain substances, which creates a stronger barrier against drying out the skin.

Arnica - macerate in sunflower oil

has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and soothing effects, promotes blood circulation and skin healing.

Lavender narrow-leaved essential oil

has disinfectant and soothing effects.

Tea-tree essential oil

has strong antiseptic and antibacterial effects.

Vitamin E - Tocopherol

a powerful antioxidant, it improves skin elasticity, helps soothe and heal the skin.

Balm with lanolin for dry skin - conclusion

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