Medela Purelan Nipple Cream

The Medela Purelan Nipple Cream is a single-ingredient lanolin cream made to soothe the sore, tender or dry nipples that so often come with the first few weeks of frequent breastfeeding. Sore nipples are one of the most common challenges early on, and Purelan gives you a simple way to comfort and protect the skin between feeds — with just one ingredient and nothing you need to wipe away before your baby latches again.

Purelan is made from 100% natural, ultra-pure medical-grade lanolin. It creates a protective layer on the skin's surface while being absorbed to rehydrate from within, helping restore the skin's natural moisture balance. Because it's a single-ingredient formulation with no additives, preservatives or fragrance, it's dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin.

About the lanolin

Lanolin is a deeply hydrating, naturally occurring substance found in sheep's fleece. The lanolin in Purelan is ethically sourced using wool from mulesing-free farms, then highly purified and tested to the industry's highest standards — exceeding both the European Pharmacopoeia and United States Pharmacopoeia purity and safety benchmarks. It's also Natural Certified by EcoCert and Natrue. Once absorbed, the lanolin mimics the skin's natural ability to store moisture and can hold more than twice its weight in water, which naturally supports the skin's rehydration.

How to Use

1. Wash your hands before applying.
2. Warm a pea-sized amount between your fingertips.
3. Apply to the entire nipple area after each feed.

There's no need to remove Purelan before breastfeeding or pumping. Used after every feed, it soothes soreness and protects your nipples while it works.

More ways to use it

Beyond soothing dry or sore nipples during breastfeeding, Purelan is a genuinely multi-purpose cream. You can use it to moisturise chapped lips, dry hands and cuticles, elbows and cracked heels. It's also suitable for babies and children — to protect skin during cold weather and ease dryness, including the nappy area, wherever it's needed. It comes in a 37 g tube and a handy 7 g size that's easy to keep with you through the day.

Best For

The Medela Purelan Nipple Cream is a great option for parents who:

• Want a simple, single-ingredient way to soothe and protect sore or dry nipples between feeds
• Prefer a cream they don't have to remove before their baby latches or before pumping
• Have sensitive skin and want a fragrance-, additive- and preservative-free formulation
• Would like one cream that also works on dry lips, hands, cuticles, elbows and heels

Disclaimer

Early tenderness can be part of finding your feet with breastfeeding, but pain at every feed, cracking, bleeding or symptoms that don't settle deserve proper support. A cream can comfort and protect the skin, but it can't address the underlying cause — so please reach out to a lactation consultant or your healthcare provider if discomfort persists.