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Purelan™ lanolin cream

Purelan™ 100 Lanolin Cream

Sore nipples are one of the most common challenges during the first few weeks of frequent breastfeeding. 1-3 Purelan™ provides fast, effective relief with just one ingredient:

Natural certified, 100% ultra-pure, medical-grade lanolin, tested to the highest safety standards, the European Pharmacopoeia and United States Pharmacopoeia standards.

Fast Relief for sore nipples and dry skin

Safe for Baby, no need to remove

Natural Certified by EcoCert and Natrue

Features & Benefits
  • Ultra-pure medical grade lanolin
    Exceeds both European and United States Pharmacopoeia purity and safety benchmarks
  • Certified natural by EcoCert and Natrue
    Single-ingredient formulation without additives, preservatives, or fragrance
  • Safe for your baby
    No need to remove before breastfeeding
  • Effective from first use
    Soothes dry, sore nipples
  • Supports natural skin hydration
    Rich texture helps reduce water loss and locks in moisture
  • Hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested
    Formulated to minimize skin reactions and irritations
  • Multi-purpose use
    Also suitable for dry lips, hands, elbows, cuticles, heels and baby’s skin diaper area
  • Ethically sourced lanolin

Traceable supply chain from mulesing-free farms

Purelan™ creates a protective layer on skin’s surface and is absorbed by the skin while restoring the skin’s natural moisture balance. Use Purelan™ after every feed to soothe soreness and protect your nipples. There is no need to remove Purelan™ before breastfeeding or pumping.

Instructions for use:

  • Wash hands before applying
  • Warm a pea-sized amount between your fingertips
  • Apply to the entire nipple area after each feeding
  • No need to remove before breastfeeding

Packaging Improvements

We’ve recently enhanced Purelan’s packaging for better sustainability and ease of use:

  • The new mono-material tubes are food-contact safe and fully recyclable, replacing the previous multi-layer version.
  • Improved usability: The 37g tube is now slightly transparent and softer, making it easier to squeeze.
  • On-the-go convenience: The 7g format features a new applicator tip for precise, targeted application—perfect for quick touch-ups and lip care (availability may vary by country).
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What's included

Choose the size that fits your routine:

  • 37 g tube for everyday use at home
  • 7 g applicator tube for on-the-go care and lip care

About this product

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Hypoallergenic & Dermatologically tested

Formulated to minimize skin reactions and irritations.

Dual-action relief

Soothes sore nipples by creating a protective barrier that helps reduce moisture loss

Hospital bag essential

Include Purelan in your hospital essentials for soothing relief in the first days of breastfeeding

Purelan™’s dual mode of action

Lanolin is a naturally occurring substance found in sheep’s fleece. The lanolin in Purelan™ nipple cream is ethically sourced using wool from mulesing-free farms. It is highly purified and tested to the industry’s highest standards (European and US Pharmacopoeia).

Purelan™ provides effective relief for sore nipples and dry skin through a dual mode of action:

  • Protects the skin’s surface by forming a barrier that reduces moisture loss and shields against external stresses
  • Hydrates the skin by supporting its natural moisture balance and improving hydration in the outermost layer

Everyday Uses Beyond Breastfeeding

Multi-Purpose Moisturizer

Purelan™ isn’t just for moms—it’s a gentle, versatile moisturizer for the whole family. With its rich, nourishing texture and single natural ingredient, Purelan™ is perfect for:

  • Baby’s diaper area – Creates a gentle barrier to help protect the skin against dryness and irritants
  • Lip care & protection – moisturizes and protects lips even in cold weather.
  • Dry patches – Cheeks, elbows, knees, heels, and feet—for little ones and grown-ups alike
  • Hands & cuticles – Naturally softens and reduce moisture loss
  • Sensitive skin around the nose – Soothes during colds
  • Cold-weather protection – Shields exposed skin from wind and chill

One ingredient. Endless care. For every member of the family.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the lanolin cream work?

Thanks to its rich texture, Purelan™ creates a protective layer on the skin's surface and rehydrates from within.

Does nipple cream help with pain?

Please note that Purelan™ is not licensed as a medical product for pain relief or designed for the therapeutic treatment of pain. For sore and cracked nipples Medela recommends Hydrogel Pads or Medela breast shells. If you are experiencing breast pain or other health problems, please seek advice from your medical practitioner. Purelan™ is formulated to provide fast relief from nipple soreness and dry skin.4-7

What makes Purelan™ hypoallergenic? 

Purelan™ formulation has been developed to minimize its allergenic potential. Carefully controlling the levels of FLA (free lanolin alcohols) in lanolin can reduce skin reactions even among those who are already sensitive to lanolin. Research shows that reducing the FLA content to less than 3%, particularly when detergent residues have been removed from the product, reduces the incidence of positive patch-test reactions among lanolin-sensitive skin patients. With an alcohol fraction of less than 3% in Purelan™, the allergenic potential to lanolin alcohols, which is observed rarely, is reduced to an absolute minimum as per EP (European Pharmacopeia).

Purelan™ does not contain other additives that might cause a reaction, such as preservatives and fragrances. Additionally, Purelan™ is dermatologically tested. However, anyone with a known lanolin allergy should avoid using lanolin products, including Purelan™.

What ingredients does the lanolin cream contain? 

Purelan™ contains 100% ultra-pure, medical-grade lanolin. Lanolin is a deeply hydrating, naturally occurring substance found in sheep’s fleece. It is ethically sourced from mulesing-free farms. Our all-natural formula is dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin.

Is the lanolin cream safe for my baby?

Purelan™ lanolin nipple cream provides fast relief for mums’ sore nipples and dry skin, and is safe for babies, with no need to remove before feeding. 4-7 The lanolin in our nipple cream is purified to remove impurities and pesticides, with no additives, preservatives and fragrance added.

References

1. Gooding MJ et al. J Ultrasound Med. 2010; 29(1):95–103.

2. Prime DK et al. 6th Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Europe Conference, 18-20 May 2018, Rotterdam, Netherlands; 2018.

3. Sakalidis VS et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2020; 99(11):1561-1567.

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