Lip balm is a staple product for Kiwis who care about their skin health. Natural lip balm made from wholesome ingredients can protect your lips without exposing you to potentially hazardous chemicals.
Before purchasing any new skincare or makeup products, you should always look at the ingredient list to know what you’ll be using on your skin.
Natural Ingredients To Check For When Choosing Lip Balm
Lip balm has many incredible benefits that can keep your lips healthy and beautiful throughout your day:
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Hydration and moisturisation.
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Protection from the elements.
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Preventing chapping and cracking.
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Soothing irritated skin.
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Improving lip health and appearance.
It’s important to choose skincare and makeup products that are made from good ingredients. Overly-processed substances or chemicals are more likely to cause skin irritation and other side effects.
We recommend doing a patch test with any new products before fully using them. Apply some of the product on your skin, such as the inside of your arm, and wait for a week to see if you experience any negative side effects. Remember to apply the product with the same thickness that you’d use on your lips.
What particular ingredients should you look for in natural lip balms, and what do they do?
Natural Oils. Natural oils like vegetable oil, castor seed oil, carrot seed oil and avocado oil moisturise skin and lock in moisture to prevent your lips from chapping and drying out. These natural oils can also provide your skin with vitamins and antioxidants, protecting your lips from environmental damage.
Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax). This natural wax comes from Copernicia cerifera palm leaves and is a very popular ingredient for makeup and skincare products. Carnauba wax is glossy and has a high melting point, so it’s a good organic thickening agent to add structure to products like natural lip balm. It allows the lip balm to form a protective barrier on your lips, locking in moisture and protecting your skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract. Aloe vera is a plant that’s well-known in the health world. Aloe has been used for everything from treating burns to making delicious food, and it’s often regarded as a superfood enjoyed worldwide.
Aloe leaf extract is also a common ingredient for skincare products. Aloe has healing properties, making it a fantastic choice for lip products. Aloe is absorbed quickly, so it’s best used with other ingredients like vegetable oils, wax and other extracts.
Lotus Corniculatus (Lotus Flower) Extract. Lotus extract is hydrating, brightening and wonderfully soothing. This flower extract is full of antioxidants that protect and nourish your skin. Additionally, its natural acids can exfoliate and restore your lips. Lotus flower extract is a wonderful addition to any natural lip balm.
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract. This ingredient is nourishing and moisturising, revitalising the skin. It’s rich in essential acids, vitamins and antioxidants, which can contribute to lip health and hydration. Green tea leaf extract is easy to absorb and can improve skin elasticity.
What To Consider When Choosing Your New Favourite Natural Lip Balm
Aside from naturally nourishing ingredients, what else should you look for when picking your lip products?
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Cruelty-Free Companies. Check if your lip balm is made with wildlife and the environment in mind. When you support cruelty-free companies, you’re supporting a safer, healthier world for everyone. If you’re vegan, always check your lip balm’s ingredient list to ensure no animal products are used in it.
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Allergens. If you are allergic to anything, it’s important to be mindful of your skincare products. Always check the ingredient label for substances you’re allergic to. If you’re unsure about whether or not any of the products will cause an allergic reaction, always conduct a patch test before you properly use your new natural lip balm.
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SPF Protection. Lip balms with SPF protection add an additional layer of sun protection to your lips, preventing UV-related damage. Lip balm with SPF protection is particularly important if you spend plenty of time outside, and it can help you feel refreshed and beautiful even when on the go.
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Colour. Lip balms are often transparent, but there are also coloured balms available if you’d like to add to your makeup look while enjoying the hydrating, moisturising and SPF-protection benefits of your lip balm. If you discover a lip balm you really like, you can purchase it in different colours to suit different looks and moods.
Staying Hydrated, Protected And Beautiful With Natural Lip Balm
Enjoy the wonders of wholesome ingredients with LipDrink Lip Balm SPF 15, a beautiful lip balm made with organic oils and waxes. We at Nails & More have a selection of natural makeup and skincare products made with high-quality ingredients, including everything from lip balm to mascara. On top of that, you can visit our salon for a variety of nail services.
If you’d like to reach us, you can call us on 027 278 1861 or message us through our site.
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