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Lip Balm[edit]

Lip balm is a topical product applied to the lips to moisturize and relieve chapped or dry lips. It is often used to protect the lips from the effects of cold weather, wind, and dry air. Lip balm can also provide a barrier to prevent moisture loss and can contain ingredients that soothe and heal the lips.

Composition[edit]

Lip balms are typically composed of a combination of waxes, oils, and other ingredients that provide a protective layer on the lips. Common ingredients include:

Beeswax or carnauba wax
Petroleum jelly
Lanolin
Cocoa butter or shea butter
Essential oils for fragrance
Vitamin E for its antioxidant properties

Some lip balms also contain sunscreen to protect the lips from ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Uses[edit]

Lip balm is primarily used to:

Moisturize and hydrate the lips
Protect the lips from environmental damage
Provide relief from chapped lips
Add a subtle shine or tint to the lips

Homemade Lip Balm[edit]

Many people choose to make their own lip balm at home using natural ingredients. Homemade lip balm can be customized with different oils, waxes, and flavors. A basic recipe might include:

1 part beeswax
1 part coconut oil
1 part shea butter

These ingredients are melted together and poured into small containers to cool and solidify.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Lip Balm''' is a wax-like substance applied topically to the lips to moisturize and relieve chapped or dry lips, angular cheilitis, stomatitis, or cold sores. Lip balm often contains beeswax or carnauba wax, camphor, cetyl alcohol, lanolin, paraffin, and petrolatum, among other ingredients. Some varieties contain dyes, flavor, fragrance, phenol, salicylic acid, and sunscreens.
+== Lip Balm ==
-==History==
+[[File:Homemade_lip_balm.jpg|thumb|right|Homemade lip balm in a small container]]
-The first lip balm was created in the early 1880s by [[Charles Browne Fleet]], a physician and pharmacological thinker. However, it was [[ChapStick]] that popularized the product in the 1930s.
-==Types==
+'''Lip balm''' is a topical product applied to the lips to moisturize and relieve chapped or dry lips. It is often used to protect the lips from the effects of cold weather, wind, and dry air. Lip balm can also provide a barrier to prevent moisture loss and can contain ingredients that soothe and heal the lips.
-There are various types of lip balm in the market that cater to different needs. Some of these include:
-* '''Medicated Lip Balm:''' This type of lip balm is infused with ingredients like menthol, camphor, and phenol which help soothe painful, cracked lips.
+== Composition ==
-* '''Sunscreen Lip Balm:''' This lip balm contains SPF that protects the lips from harmful UV rays.
-* '''Tinted Lip Balm:''' This lip balm not only moisturizes the lips but also gives a hint of color.
-* '''Natural Lip Balm:''' This lip balm is made from natural ingredients like beeswax, shea butter, and essential oils.
-==Ingredients==
+Lip balms are typically composed of a combination of waxes, oils, and other ingredients that provide a protective layer on the lips. Common ingredients include:
-Lip balms are made from many different ingredients. Some of the most common ones include:
-* '''Beeswax or Carnauba Wax:''' These waxes form a protective barrier on the skin to hold in moisture.
+* [[Beeswax]] or [[carnauba wax]]
-* '''Camphor, Phenol, and Menthol:''' These ingredients soothe and relieve pain.
+* [[Petroleum jelly]]
-* '''Lanolin:''' This is a type of oil that is very similar to the oils in human skin.
+* [[Lanolin]]
-* '''Petrolatum:''' This is a very effective moisturizer that also forms a barrier on the skin.
+* [[Cocoa butter]] or [[shea butter]]
+* [[Essential oils]] for fragrance
+* [[Vitamin E]] for its antioxidant properties
-==Health Effects==
+Some lip balms also contain [[sunscreen]] to protect the lips from [[ultraviolet]] (UV) radiation.
-While lip balm in general is considered safe, some types can cause problems. For example, phenol-containing lip balms can cause skin irritation. In addition, some people may be allergic to ingredients like lanolin.
-==See Also==
+== Uses ==
-* [[ChapStick]]
-* [[Lipstick]]
-* [[Lip gloss]]
-* [[Lip liner]]
-* [[Lip augmentation]]
+Lip balm is primarily used to:
+* Moisturize and hydrate the lips
+* Protect the lips from environmental damage
+* Provide relief from [[chapped lips]]
+* Add a subtle shine or tint to the lips
+== Homemade Lip Balm ==
+[[File:Homemade_lip_balm.jpg|thumb|left|Ingredients for making homemade lip balm]]
+Many people choose to make their own lip balm at home using natural ingredients. Homemade lip balm can be customized with different oils, waxes, and flavors. A basic recipe might include:
+* 1 part beeswax
+* 1 part coconut oil
+* 1 part shea butter
+These ingredients are melted together and poured into small containers to cool and solidify.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Chapped lips]]
+* [[Moisturizer]]
+* [[Sunscreen]]
+* [[Cosmetics]]
+[[Category:Cosmetics]]
 [[Category:Skin care]]
-[[Category:Cosmetics]]
-[[Category:Personal hygiene products]]
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