Lanolin A wax that comes from the oil-glands of sheep (seriously, you can't make this stuff up), lanolin is commonly found in heavy balms and ointments. Because its composition is similar to that of our skin's natural oil, it's great at preventing moisture loss and healing chapped skin, but that also makes it a heavy, occlusive ingredient that has to potential to cause comedones, notes Arch.
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