What is lip balm?

1 Lip balms consist of a moisturising balm that is used to protect and nourish the lips, which can be scented, flavoured, or natural depending on the ingredients. Lip balms have a wax-like consistency, and good lip balms will relieve chapped or dry lips as well as to restore moisture. Lip balms have nourishing ingredients such as shea butter, natural oils and beeswax that work as a moisturiser, protecting your lips from damage.

2 Main ingredients and functions of lip balm

Vaseline: Moisturizing and impermeable, it can stay on the lips for a long time;

Natural wax: beeswax extracted from honeycomb has a good moisturizing effect;

Phalaenopsis: a kind of spice, which has the effect of cleansing, cooling, anti-inflammatory and relieving itching;

Camphor: It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and wound-healing effects;

Lanolin: a very effective emollient;

3 What kind of lip balm is good

Does not contain harmful substances and will not cause allergies;

Pure fragrance, no fishy smell, peculiar smell;

The paste should be able to firmly maintain a stick shape, smooth and beautiful but not greasy, bright and even in color, and should not have a difference in depth;

Smooth application, easy to apply, evenly applied to the lips without effort;

The paste can stay on the lips for several hours without falling off, and the color is long-lasting;

There are no bubbles, pigments and grease on the surface of the paste;

The paste has good heat resistance and cold resistance. Under normal circumstances, it should not seep oil in hot weather, crack or change color in cold weather, and will not shrink or soften within one year;

The shell is smooth, and the appearance and packaging materials should be beautiful and flexible.

4 lip balm selection tips

Moisturizing is a must, and you will not be disappointed if you start with the "classic model" whose moisturizing effect has been tested by word of mouth;

If you are troubled by dullness, you should consider a lip balm with sunscreen function to give your lips all-round care;

For sensitive and reddened skin, it is recommended to choose lip balm with natural plant ingredients and anti-sensitivity effect.

Aloe Vera: It has the effects of sun protection, moisturizing, moisturizing and freckle removal;

Vitamin E: Prevents rough, cracked skin, rashes, wrinkles and acne.