Bansil

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Lanolin is a yellow fat obtained from sheep's wool. It is used as an emollient, cosmetic, and pharmaceutic aid . The US federal code of regulations states that lanolin in the concentration range of 12-50% may be included in over the counter skin ointments .

Lanolin is the purified, secreted product of the sheep sebaceous glands . Lanolin primarily consists of long-chain waxy esters, or sterol esters, that lack glycerides. For this reason, it is also called wool wax or wool grease. Lanolin is used in the protection, treatment, and cosmetic enhancement of human skin. Its hydrophobic properties can help protect skin against infections or skin irritation, as it helps seal in moisture that is already present in the skin .

Lanolin is used as an active ingredient in over the counter topical products such as ointments, lubricants, lotions and facial cosmetics. Lanolin is also frequently used in protective baby skin treatment and for sore nipples in breastfeeding mothers , .

Trade Name Bansil
Generic Lanolin + Tocopheryl
Weight vit e
Type Soap
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer Zee Laboratories Ltd
Available Country India
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Bansil
Bansil

Uses

Lanolin is an ingredient used in skin care products to relieve irritation.

Used as a skin protectant, and to relieve dryness and irritation of the skin , . Helps prevent and treat diaper dermatitis .

Bansil is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Eye lubrication, Skin protection

How Bansil works

Lanolin is an emollient. Emollients soften the skin by forming an occlusive oil film on the stratum corneum layer of the epithelium, thus decreasing the transepidermal water loss .

Toxicity

Studies have shown a positive association between atopic dermatitis and lanolin contact allergy . The prevalence of lanolin allergy is low (1.8%-2.5%) . Patch testing with lanolin is helpful in patients with dermatitis and suspected cosmetic allergy .

The acute dermal LD50 of lanolin oil was > 10 mL/kg for rabbits .

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