American Cream Conditioner

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American Cream Conditioner
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After shampooing, squeeze a small amount into your palm. Smooth through your hair, concentrating on the ends. Rinse out and voila, you’re done!

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American Cream is our dreamy, medium-strength conditioner for soft, shiny, fragrant locks. Softening honey, scalp clarifying lavender and fresh oranges make a conditioner suitable for all hair types to soften rough ends and keep hair calm. Not to mention the absolutely delectable strawberry vanilla cream scent. Mark was inspired by a vision of 1950s US milk bars, where teenagers would meet and drink frothy, creamy milkshakes. He concocted our best-selling conditioner to soften and control, and evoke memories of poodle skirts and jukeboxes. No wonder it remains such a customer favorite year after year!

Features

  • Smells like teen spirit: Suitable for all hair types, just about anyone can enjoy soft hair scented with gorgeous strawberries and vanilla.
  • Double your pleasure: Our medium-strength conditioner leaves your hair calmed, softer and transformed.
  • Fresh is best: Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and have cleansing properties.

Customer Review

from Sophia
"AC is interesting. It's one of the products that I believe represents LUSH. It smells nice, albeit interesting, works just effectively enough for me not to wallow in guilt about the price, has a much more pleasant ingredient list than standard drugstore conditioners, and is more of a long-term lifestyle ...more"

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American Cream Conditioner
 
4.0

(based on 373 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (173)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (97)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (44)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (34)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (25)

79%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great smell (282)
  • Smooths & softens (273)
  • Gentle (208)
  • Adds shine (196)
  • Improves hair health (194)

Cons

  • Too light (89)
  • Doesn't work (52)
  • Smells bad (47)
  • Leaves residue (10)
  • Greasy (7)

Best Uses

  • Daily use (212)
  • Fine hair (137)
  • Dry hair (130)
  • Thick hair (120)
  • Curly hair (74)
    • Hair Type:
    • Wavy hair (192), Straight hair (126), Very curly hair (35)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Product junkie (149), Beauty conscious (130), Survivalist / minimalist (60), Professional stylist (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Smells Divine!

I got this in the smallest bottle along with Veganese and I must say, I am in love! Like Veganese, the consitancy is light almost like regular conditioner that you mix a little bit...Read complete review

I got this in the smallest bottle along with Veganese and I must say, I am in love! Like Veganese, the consitancy is light almost like regular conditioner that you mix a little bit of water with. It glides on to your hair and you can literally feel it untangling the ends. If you're like me and you wake up with a tangled mess, this is for you! The smell lingers on for hours, but it's not so strong that you'd get a headache. I'm usually not a "sweet" smelling kind of girl, but this is just the right amount of sweetness. What I like most about Lush products is that all the ingredients are just nourishing and I can feel like it's working. When I used ordinary shampoo and conditioner, my tub will be filled with fallen hair - I noticed that I lose only a couple of strands when I started using Lush.

I guess the only complaint that I have is that it's quite pricey.. but a little does go a long way.

Also be very careful of the expiration date.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

Smells great...

It's hard enough to find a shampoo without sulfates. I understand that sulfates are detergents, and it makes sense to put it in shampoo as a cheap and drying cleanser. But why put it...Read complete review

It's hard enough to find a shampoo without sulfates. I understand that sulfates are detergents, and it makes sense to put it in shampoo as a cheap and drying cleanser. But why put it in conditioner? Conditioner is supposed to put back the moisture that the shampoo removed; it doesn't make sense to put sulfates in ANY conditioner. And while I see sulfates in a number of traditionally marketed shampoos, I have never seen sulfates in conditioners. What gives? If Lush is looking for an emulsifier, as the shop staff explained to me, then why not use something more gentle, like honey? Honey is a great emulsifier. Sure, it costs more, but isn't getting quality products the reason why we buy Lush in the first place?

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5.0

Enlightening

By Sophia

from Shanghai, China

About Me Beauty Conscious

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Adds Shine
  • Detangles
  • Gentle
  • Great Smell
  • Improves Hair Health
  • Improves Texture
  • Smooths & Softens

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Curly Hair
    • Daily Use
    • Fine Hair
    • Thick Hair

    Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

    AC is interesting. It's one of the products that I believe represents LUSH. It smells nice, albeit interesting, works just effectively enough for me not to wallow in guilt about the price, has a much more pleasant ingredient list than standard drugstore conditioners, and is more of a long-term lifestyle purchase.

    AC will dazzle you with the smell of, I guess, strawberries. I don't know what it smells like, but whatever it is, it smells like LUSH but fruity and sweeter (not like candy, more like a floral or vanilla or HONEY. yes, honey). So strawberries and cream. That sounds about right. Then, you'll notice how your hair won't be coated in plastic like with drugstore conditioner, but with instead be lightly perfumed, shiny (I use with Big shampoo), and soft. This is LUSH luxury at some of its finest.

    I believe luxury comes in the small things. Being able to pay for this conditioner is a luxury. Feeling the natural oils and creamy whipped concoction coat your hair is a luxury. Rinsing out the conditioner and working her fingers through slippery knots at the ends of your lightly perfumed hair is a luxury. I love LUSH and I love American Cream conditioner.

    • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
    • Guilty Pleasure
    • Hair Type:
    • Wavy Hair
     
    4.0

    Omg the smell is gorgeous

    By The product junkie

    from Orange County

    About Me Beauty Conscious

    Pros

    • Gentle
    • Great Smell
    • Improves Hair Health
    • Improves Texture
    • Smooths & Softens

    Cons

    • A bit expensive

    Best Uses

    • Daily Use
    • Fine Hair

    Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

    I have a very oily scalp so its hard for me to find a conditioner that make my hair light yet still moisturized.
    This conditioner is great. I got a sample of it and after one wash at night I woke up the next day with my hair very light and moveable. The smell is so freakin good! I wouldn't say it smells like strawberries like the description says, but more of a floral clean fresh smell. The best thing about this is that the smell literally lasts all day. There has never been a conditioner that I used that has the smell last all day. I find myself sniffing my hair throughout the day.
    It never made my hair feel greasy and though it is expensive, I would definitely invest in this fabulous conditioner.
    Sounds too good to be true?
    Go to your local lush shop and request a sample, you'd know what I mean.

    • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
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    • Hair Type:
    • Straight Hair
     
    5.0

    Pleasantly Surprised

    By Miki

    from Mililani, HI

    About Me Product Junkie

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Adds Shine
    • Detangles
    • Gentle
    • Great Smell
    • Improves Hair Health
    • Improves Texture
    • Smooths & Softens

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Curly Hair
      • Daily Use
      • Deep Conditioning
      • Dry Hair
      • Fine Hair
      • Thick Hair

      Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

      I was actually not intending to buy this conditioner to incorporate into my hair regimin, but the salesperson did a demon on my arm that made me fall in love with its texture and smell. I previously bought Big shampoo and needed a conditioner that would continue to moisturize my hair after using it. American Cream worked perfectly and the two scents really complimented each other.

      • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
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      • Hair Type:
      • Wavy Hair
       
      5.0

      My new favorite conditioner

      By Caroline

      from Washington, D.C.

      About Me Product Junkie

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Adds Shine
      • Detangles
      • Gentle
      • Great Smell
      • Improves Hair Health
      • Improves Texture
      • Smooths & Softens

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use

        Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

        This product smells great and the scent stays for a long time. I doesn't smell too sticky sweet. It made my hair soft, bouncy, and all around awesome. I went to work and my boss asked me if I got a haircut! That's how great it worked on me.

        • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
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        • Wavy Hair
         
        4.0

        Smells great!!

        By Sabbby

        from Santa Maria, CA

        About Me Product Junkie

        Pros

        • Adds Shine
        • Could Eat It
        • Gentle
        • Great Smell
        • Improves Hair Health
        • Smooths & Softens

        Cons

        • More Lather
        • Too Light

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use
        • Dry Hair

        Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

        Smell wonderful, after just wish it was a little thicker and detangled more.

        • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
        • None of the above
        • Hair Type:
        • Wavy Hair
         
        4.0

        Fabulous!

        By Lindsay

        from Chicago, IL

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Adds Shine
        • Detangles
        • Gentle
        • Great Smell
        • Improves Hair Health
        • Improves Texture
        • Smooths & Softens

        Cons

        • Too Light

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use
        • Dry Hair
        • Fine Hair

        Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

        I love this conditioner for daily use! It's gentle enough and smells AMAZING! The smell lasts all day long and I always catch myself smelling my hair. A little goes a long way in the shower so don't over do it! My hair feels so much healthier after using this along with Blousey Shampoo. It is very light though so it might be good to incorporate a deep conditioner once or twice a month.

        • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
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        • Hair Type:
        • Straight Hair

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Smells great, but lacks in functionality

        By Violette

        from Rochester, NY

        About Me Minimalist

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Great Smell

        Cons

        • Dried Hair
        • Ineffective

        Best Uses

          Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

          First off, this product smells great and the smell lasts all day. Unfortunatly, this product actually dried my hair out more. My hair felt like straw. I used it for a week to see if maybe it would take some time to be effective but my hair just got more and more dry. I regret buying this product as it was so exspensive. I don't recomend this product.

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          • Straight Hair
           
          3.0

          Long lasting smell

          By sarahbobs

          from Escondido, ca

          About Me Product Junkie

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Gentle
          • Great Smell

          Cons

          • Ineffective

          Best Uses

            Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

            I picked up this product at the lush store because when I smelled it I instantly fell in love with the strawberry vanilla fragrance !. My friend was with me when I purchased it and she smelled it and loved the smell also. She did not purchase one for herself because this product is not completely vegan. She ended getting something else.

            First thing I have to say it was NOT the moisturizing enough. I like really thick conditioners so this just wasn't for me. But I have to say the smell lasted all day and into the next. I was amazed how long lasting.

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            • Straight Hair
             
            4.0

            Really liked it

            By SimplyGorgeous

            from Dallas, TX

            About Me Minimalist

            Pros

            • Adds Shine
            • Great Smell
            • Improves Texture
            • Smooths & Softens

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use
              • Dry Hair

              Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

              I recieved a sample of this at Lush because I was wanting to try it from hearing good reviews on youtube and from hearing an employee tell me that it is a double strength conditioner so it should help hair.

              After trying just the small sample size when rinsing it out my hair felt really soft and after letting it air dry my hair was EXTREMELY SHINY! Not to mention very soft to the touch and pretty moisturized.

              I recomend it for all hair types but I have dry hair and it worked great! And you don't need to use that much

              • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
              • None of the above
              • Hair Type:
              • Wavy Hair

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Very very strong smell.

              By mmmmeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhh

              from Chicago, IL

              About Me Beauty Conscious

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Adds Shine
              • Improves Texture
              • Smooths & Softens

              Cons

              • Drys Scalp
              • Leaves hair heavy
              • Very strong smell

              Best Uses

                Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                I only bought the small size of this product and now I'M really glad i didn't splurge for the big one.

                This product has a very very overwhelming smell, that in my opinion does not really resemble Vanilla or Strawberries. It smells okay coming out of the bottle and going on to your head but after your hair dries it gets extremely strong. This scent also lasts for a very long time and it eventually started giving me a headache. In the end I had to rewash my hair.

                The product itself was decent for the time I had it on but I really couldn't stand it long enough to really be sure.

                If you're a fan of very strong scents this is for you but if you (like me) are looking for a lighter, fruiter smell look elsewhere.

                For a reference point I would equate it to being like "Rockstar" but a bit stronger.

                • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
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                • Hair Type:
                • Wavy Hair
                 
                5.0

                Smells like Heaven...

                By Ashley the Product Junkie

                from Baltimore, MD

                About Me Product Junkie

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Adds Shine
                • Detangles
                • Gentle
                • Great Smell
                • Improves Hair Health
                • Improves Texture
                • Smells Incredible
                • Smooths & Softens

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Dry Hair

                  Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                  I used this product today for the first time after I used the Hair Doctor. I used it with Trichomania as well. This conditioner made my hair smell SOOO GOOD! I showered 2 hours ago and my hair still smells like a dream. It's so soft and shiny too! Love it!

                  • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                  • Most Wanted
                  • Hair Type:
                  • Straight Hair

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  2.0

                  OK

                  By Kay Kay

                  from Missouri

                  About Me Product Junkie

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Great Smell

                  Cons

                  • Ineffective
                  • Makes hair tangly
                  • Too Light

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                    I had just got to Lush and was pumped. I went straight to American Cream and bought it. Once I used it it was too light, but it smelt amazing. I got out and i couldnt remove any tangles. Now I mix it with anther conditioner and I love it. But its not for thick hair like mine. Only good thing about it for me is that I wash my hair every other day and the smell stays until I wash it again.

                    • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                    • None of the above
                    • Hair Type:
                    • Wavy Hair
                     
                    5.0

                    LOVE at first smell.

                    By Amy

                    from Dallas, Tx.

                    About Me Beauty Conscious

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Adds Shine
                    • Detangles
                    • Gentle
                    • Great Smell
                    • Improves Hair Health
                    • Improves Texture
                    • Smooths & Softens

                    Cons

                    • Too Light

                    Best Uses

                    • Daily Use
                    • Dry Hair
                    • Fine Hair

                    Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                    This conditioner is amazing.
                    It has the BEST smell.
                    I wish it was a little more mousturizing/thicker.
                    Hands down a must have.
                    Will leave your hair smelling like vanilla and strawberries all day! No doubt.

                    • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
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                    • Hair Type:
                    • Straight Hair
                     
                    5.0

                    Wonderful!

                    By LexiLou

                    from Rock Hill, SC

                    About Me Minimalist

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Adds Shine
                    • Detangles
                    • Gentle
                    • Great Smell
                    • Improves Hair Health
                    • Improves Texture
                    • Smooths & Softens

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Daily Use
                      • Thick Hair

                      Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                      This conditioner is incredible! My hair is very thick and can be very oily. I have always had problems with conditioners leaving an oil residue and not actually conditioning my hair. I rub this in my ends and let it sit for a minute or two after using Big Shampoo and my hair is softer and shinier than ever before... besides the fact that the smell stays in my hair all day and it is WONDERFUL. I CANNOT RECOMMEND IT ENOUGH!

                      • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
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                      • Hair Type:
                      • Wavy Hair
                       
                      4.0

                      delivers on expectations!

                      By Sar-bear

                      from Mesa, AZ

                      About Me Beauty Conscious

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Adds Shine
                      • Gentle
                      • Improves Hair Health
                      • Improves Texture
                      • Smooths & Softens

                      Cons

                      • Scent Needs Improvement

                      Best Uses

                      • Daily Use
                      • Thick Hair

                      Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                      My hair is chemically lightened, very long, and wavy. I need a lot of conditioning, softening and defrizzing. This conditioner helped a lot with that in conjunction with Godiva. I think my hair could use even more conditioning though. This could be a good thing though because my hair stays light and grease free despite the fact I only like to wash it 2-3 times a week. To be honest, I'm not ready to make a commitment to American Cream. I think I will be trying some other lush products to find a better fit or perhaps I just need to add a good hair treatment as well. Keep in mind that different products meet different hair care needs. Just because a product doesn't work for your hair doesn't mean it won't work for your and vis versa.

                      As mentioned before in other reviews, I was not very happy to find out Lush's shampoo and conditioners have sulfates in them. Perhaps the sulfate controversy is just hype.

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                      • Wavy Hair
                       
                      5.0

                      THE BEST

                      By lushed

                      from Chicago, IL

                      Pros

                      • Adds Shine
                      • Detangles
                      • Great Smell
                      • Improves Hair Health
                      • Smooths & Softens

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Dry Hair
                        • Thick Hair

                        Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                        This conditioner is awesome and smells fantastic (I pair this with Fair Trade Honey Shampoo). It makes my hair soft and shiny without overconditioning. Its not as thick as other ones I've used, and at first seemed a bit light. After one use I realized I probably didn't need as much conditioning as I was using before. My thick hair has never looked better!

                        • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                        • Must-Have
                        • Hair Type:
                        • Wavy Hair

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        the one

                        By Lindsay

                        from Pittsburgh, Pa

                        About Me Product Junkie

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Adds Shine
                        • Detangles
                        • Gentle
                        • Great Smell
                        • Improves Hair Health
                        • Improves Texture
                        • Smooths & Softens

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                            This is one of the many lush products that I was given a sample of and promptly returned to the store the very next day to purchase. I love the way it makes my hair feel and the smell is to die for.

                            • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
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                            • Hair Type:
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                            4.0

                            Used to commercial conditioners.

                            By Betsey Brutal

                            from Philadelphia, PA

                            About Me Product Junkie

                            Verified Reviewer

                            Pros

                            • Gentle
                            • Improves Texture
                            • Smooths & Softens

                            Cons

                            • No Real Discernible Smell

                            Best Uses

                            • Thick Hair

                            Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                            I'm used to commercial shampoos and conditioners, the kind that are loaded with sulfates and chemicals and while they do make my hair soft and shiny, I can help but feel like, somewhere down the line, I'm contributing to the testing on animals, or damaging the ecosystem. That being said, I wanted to try something a little friendlier. The associate at the store recommended American Cream. I like the smell, though it doesn't linger in my hair -- this is neither here nor there for me; it's not really a deal breaker. I didn't want to use a lot of it as it's not cheap, but even the small amount I did use, worked. My hair wasn't as untangled as it had been before, but I suspect that's because AC doesn't have all the same chemicals. Once I brushed it out and dried it, I can't stop touching it. It's smooth and soft and straight. I really do recommend it.

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                            2.0

                            Eh

                            By kaywala

                            from Pleasantville, NY

                            About Me Beauty Conscious

                            Pros

                            • Adds Shine
                            • Gentle
                            • Great Smell

                            Cons

                            • Ineffective

                            Best Uses

                            • Fine Hair

                            Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                            I didn't like this product at all. It was too thick, it made my hair feel sticky in the shower, and I couldn't get it to untangle. I'm disappointed, because I really wanted to like it. I think the only redeeming quality of this conditioner was the smell; it smelled so good, and lasted for days.

                            • Hair Type:
                            • Very Curly Hair
                             
                            2.0

                            No smell on hair and ineffective

                            By Lushious

                            from Boston, MA

                            About Me Beauty Conscious

                            Verified Reviewer

                            Pros

                              Cons

                              • Ineffective

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                                I've tried very hard to like this product because I absolutely love Lush. I've heard many people rave about this product so I decided to give it a go.
                                The product smells amazing in the bottle, but after I washed away the conditioner from my hair, I could hardly smell anything. It was a disappointment because I bought this product mainly because of it's smell as my anti-dandruff shampoo smells horrible (it smells like toothpaste).
                                Next the conditioner was not conditioning. I initially thought it was because my shampoo was extremely drying. Since I love Lush so much, I decided to change my shampoo to another conditioning shampoo(which has a nice subtle smell) instead of changing my conditioner. My hair continued to feel unconditioned and I have to say I was heart-broken. My old conditioner which was $5 for 200ml worked a lot better.
                                I cannot say you should not even think of buying this product because I have long thick, wavy-straight Indian hair. It may work on finer hair. Unfortunately for me, I would not be repurchasing this.

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                                • Q:

                                  Is there a conditioner that works the same but smells different than this??
                                  Asked on 2/10/2013 by Newby Lushie

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                                  • A:

                                    LUSH does not have one basic formula for their products and follow it except for different fragrance. They use essential oils, butters, and extracts that actually work for themselves as well as scenting the product. If you want a conditioner that is not too light or rich,I recommend Happy Happy Joy Joy.

                                    Answered on 5/4/2013 by Glitterella from The Great Northwest
                                • Q:

                                  Is American cream color safe (synthetic color)?
                                  Asked on 12/2/2012 by melabration

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                                • Q:

                                  Is it possible to leave lush conditioners in your hair all day? As a styling product maybe?
                                  Asked on 8/13/2012 by H c

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                                    A:

                                    We do not recommend leaving our conditioners on the hair for the full day, as we have styling products, as well as the leave in conditioner, R&B, that are formulated for full day use.

                                    Answered on 9/19/2012 by Melissa S from LUSH Direct
                                • Q:

                                  Is the lanolin in this coming from sheep fat? If not, where exactly?
                                  Asked on 7/13/2012 by Anonymiss

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                                    A:

                                    Lanolin is a soft, yellow, waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep. Its purpose is to waterproof and protect the wool. So, essentially, it's like sheep's skin oil (kind of like human's sebum- that mixture of oil and sweat that sits on the surface of our skin.) In the case of sheep, this sebum sits in their hair/wool. When the sheep needs a haircut, the wool is sheared, and the lanolin is taken from the wool.

                                    Answered on 8/28/2012 by Megan from LUSH Direct
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