What is lanolin?
Lanolin is a naturally occurring wax found in sheep’s wool. It is recovered when shorn wool is washed and is widely valued for its ability to condition the skin and help maintain moisture.

Our bestselling 150g Luxury Lanolin Wool Fat Bath Soap uses the traditional Mitchell’s formulation to produce a rich, creamy lather that gently cleanses without leaving skin feeling dry or tight. Enriched with natural lanolin to help maintain soft, smooth and comfortable skin.
Option: 150g

Traditional lanolin care for soft, comfortable skin
Discover the rich, creamy lather of our Luxury Lanolin Wool Fat Bath Soap, made using the much-loved traditional Mitchell’s formulation.
Lanolin is a naturally occurring wax found in sheep’s wool. Renowned for its skin-conditioning qualities, it helps maintain moisture and supports the skin’s natural protective barrier.
Our generous 150g soap bar gently cleanses while leaving skin feeling soft, smooth and comfortable rather than dry or tight. Its delicate, traditional fragrance and luxurious lather make it a pleasure to use every day.
The traditional Mitchell’s formulation continues
Mitchell’s was our trusted chemist and the original creator of this traditional wool fat soap formulation. When Mitchell’s ceased trading, Romney Marsh Wools secured the formulation so that customers could continue enjoying the soap they had used and loved for many years.
It is now made for Romney Marsh Wools by the same experienced British manufacturers, preserving the familiar formulation, fragrance, lather and generous 150g bar.
For customers searching for the original style of Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap, this is the traditional formulation continued under the Romney Marsh Wools name.
Why lanolin?
Lanolin is obtained from wool after sheep have been shorn. It is valued in skincare because it helps:
A large, long-lasting soap bar
At 150g, this is a generously sized bath and body soap designed to provide excellent value and lasting everyday use.
Customers regularly praise its creamy lather, delicate fragrance, non-drying feel and longevity. Many have returned to it after using traditional wool fat soap for years.
Product details
How to use
Work the soap between wet hands or apply it to a damp flannel or sponge to create a rich lather. Massage over wet skin and rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Allow the bar to dry between uses by placing it on a well-drained soap dish. Keeping the soap away from standing water will help it last longer.
Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Ingredients: Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Cocoate, Aqua, Parfum, Coumarin, Linalool, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Lanolin, C177891, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate.

Lanolin is a naturally occurring wax found in sheep’s wool. It is recovered when shorn wool is washed and is widely valued for its ability to condition the skin and help maintain moisture.
Yes. Mitchell’s was our trusted chemist and developed the original formulation. Romney Marsh Wools secured the traditional formulation, which is now produced for us by the same experienced British manufacturers.
It uses the same traditional formulation and is made by the same manufacturers. Customers familiar with the former soap regularly tell us that they recognise its fragrance, creamy lather, ingredients and generous bar size.
The lanolin-rich formulation is particularly popular with customers whose skin feels dry after using ordinary soap. It gently cleanses while helping the skin feel soft, smooth and comfortable.
Many customers with sensitive-feeling skin tell us that they enjoy using it. However, sensitivities vary between individuals. Check the ingredient list and perform a small patch test before regular use if you have particularly sensitive skin.
Yes. The soap is suitable for daily hand and body cleansing. Its rich lather cleanses without leaving skin feeling unnecessarily dry or tight.
Although it is sold as a bath and body soap, many customers tell us that its rich, creamy lather also works well for shaving. Individual preferences and skin sensitivities will vary.