Lip balm
Lip Balm
Lip balm (pronunciation: /lɪp bɑːm/) 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.
Etymology
The term "lip balm" is derived from the Middle English word "balm," which means a fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin. The prefix "lip" refers to the product's specific application on the lips.
Related Terms
- Chapped Lips: This condition, also known as cheilitis simplex, is characterized by cracking, fissuring, and peeling of the skin of the lips, and is one of the primary reasons people use lip balm.
- Beeswax: A natural wax produced by honey bees, beeswax is often used as a thickening agent in lip balms.
- Carnauba Wax: Derived from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree, carnauba wax is another common ingredient in lip balms.
- Camphor: A waxy, flammable substance with a strong aroma, camphor is often used in lip balms for its soothing effects.
- Lanolin: A type of oil derived from sheep's wool, lanolin is used in lip balms for its moisturizing properties.
- Paraffin: A colorless, tasteless, odorless, waxy solid, paraffin is used in lip balms to add a smooth texture.
- Petrolatum: Also known as petroleum jelly, petrolatum is a common ingredient in lip balms due to its moisturizing properties.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lip balm
- Wikipedia's article - Lip balm
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