Lip balm

Lip balm differs in its properties from gloss or lipstick, as it is designed not only to add brightness to the lips, but also to fight against their chapping and protect delicate skin from sunburn. There are many different lip balms, but before choosing one or another option for yourself, you should consider whether you need a therapeutic composition or just an emollient.

Usually a woman has several balms used for different purposes. Using lip balm as a make-up tool, we bring the finishing touch to his picture.

Toning balms for lips add volume. They generally don't last as long as lipstick, but are lighter and give a more natural look. Many women wear tinted lip balms over matte lipsticks and also to give the color a little extra shine. There are specialized balms, for the treatment of herpes, there is simply medicinalthat help heal chapped, chapped lips.

Depending on the manufacturer, lip balms have a different composition. It is possible to single out some regularities due to the specificity of this cosmetic product.

The main components of lip balms are:

1. softening bases, which make up from 40 to 85% of the volume;
2. Waxes and butters (solid oils), components from 10 to 20%;
3. Active Ingredientsoccupying up to 50% in volume;
4. UV filters, which are not found in all products, can take up to 6%;
5. Flavoring additives, also an optional component, take up to 0.5%;
6. Antioxidants, up to 0.1%.

The bases are usually the largest component by weight. Most commonly used:

1. Castor oil;
2. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) oil;
3. Petrolatum;
4. Octyldodecanol (Octyldodecanol), related to fatty alcohols;
5. Mineral oil (Paraffinum Liquidum);
6. Schisandra chinensis (jojoba) oil;
7. Lanolin.

Waxes and butters are used to provide structure and density to the composition. Waxes that have a lower melting point are commonly used:

1. Beeswax;
2. Candelilla wax, which is obtained from cacti;
3. carnauba wax: natural palm leaf wax;
4. orange wax;
5. japanese wax, derived from the leaves of the sumac plant;
6. Waxobtained during production rose and daffodil oils;
7. Coconut wax.

Active ingredients include:

1. Allantoin (bactericidal, exfoliating, antioxidant and moisturizing);
2. dimethicone, which is one of the types of silicone, creates a protective film on the skin, but at the same time allows it to "breathe";
3. Cacao butter, having nourishing properties and restoring lipid balance;
4. hyaluronic acid, which accelerates recovery, creates a moisturizing shell and stimulates the production of collagen;
5. Vaseline, mineral oil, forming a film on the lips, impervious to water.

The most commonly used sunscreen active ingredients or, as they are also called, ultraviolet filters, are:

1. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate), which is a chemical UV filter related to natural ingredients;
2. Titanium dioxide, mineral filter;
3. Avobenzone (Methoxydibenzoylmethane), waterproof chemical filter;
4. Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), which is a photostable filter.

Various UV filters are usually used in combination, complementing each other's protective qualities. This creates an optimal balance of the UV absorption (or scattering) spectrum and maintains a low level of harmfulness of allowed UV filters.

Since some fractions of the balm will inevitably enter the body, a taste or aroma is chosen that is toxicologically harmless, both externally and orally. Regulatory requirements for lip care products are:

1. Citralhaving a lemon smell;
2. Geraniol with a pronounced smell of roses;
3. Citronellol also with a rose scent;
4. Linaloolhaving the smell of lily of the valley;
5. Food flavors.

Because some lip balm ingredients have a bitter taste, a masking agent is included in lip balm formulations. Typically used as this saccharin.

Antioxidants are necessary both to preserve the attractive appearance of the product, and to extend its shelf life when interacting with atmospheric oxygen. The most commonly used antioxidants are:

1. Tocopheryl acetate and tocopherol, which are a synthetic form of vitamin E;
2. Ascorbyl palmitate, which is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C.

Let's summarize the information about the correct composition, tasks and packaging of lip balms in the next video.

There are winter and summer funds designed to compensate for the impact of adverse weather factors. In winter balms should contain more waxes and mineral oilto protect lips from chapping. These substances will be located at the top of the list of ingredients. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin should be in minimum concentrations, since excessive moisture in frosty weather is undesirable.

Summer lip balm helps keep them moisturized. Means with a high content will help to approach this result. vegetable oils. On the first lines in the list of composition will be olive, coconut, jojoba and shea butter. Also a good helper in maintaining moisture will be dimethiconewhich will create a "breathable" protective film on the surface of the lips and vitamins A and E.

Sunscreen Supplements are appropriate in both winter and summer lip balms, since exposure to UV rays is active in both winter and summer. The presence of such additives is indicated by the SPF marking on the packaging of the product.

For lip care, regardless of the season, it is worth using nourishing balms applied at night to obtain a more pronounced caring effect. These are usually the means panthenol, vitamins, they also contain waxes (rose wax and candelilla wax)with softening effect. Contains wheat germ oil, avocado, and substances such as honey, allantoin, aloe vera and lanolinthat have a healing effect.

Lips often lose volume and clarity of lines over time. Make them look younger, fresher and plumper anti-aging balms, which, of course, cannot replace a tool such as a filler, however, at the initial stage of aging, the effect of their use will be quite noticeable. That is why in the name of such funds there is the term "filler”, although they are not injectable drugs.

The presence of components such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, peptides, a large number of antioxidants and intense moisturizers, for example, such as Coconut oil, suggests that this lip product has an anti-aging effect. Also, anti-aging ingredients are considered vitamin C and kelp extract. Such a tool lies on the lips in a dense layer, makes the surface smooth, filling cracks and folds.

These products are high in ingredients to soothe lip pain and help repair damage. Menthol, camphor and phenol act as analgesics and vaseline and medical supplements help repair damage.

Balm differs from lip gloss, first of all, in its healing properties. That is why there are no bright colored lip balms, the maximum that is allowed in this segment of cosmetic products is light toning and giving some wet shine. Shades can be soft pink, honey or strawberry.

Lip balms are produced in various forms, there are small round jars, tubes with a thin or flat nose, and they are also available in the form of a stick (hygienic lipstick). Depending on the capacity, the methods of their application also differ.

Apply the balm evenly, but in large quantities. The surface of the lips is covered with a protective composition before going outside, restorative ones are used at night. Volumizing or moisturizing are used as a base under lipstick or just for use throughout the day.

At the same time, balms made in the form of lipstick are the most convenient, as they are comfortable to use in any conditions. The situation is more complicated with the compositions in jars, which must be removed with a special spatula, since dirt and microbes can be brought in with fingers.As for the tubes, they are quite convenient to use, but have a liquid composition that can leak out, judging by customer reviews.

• brand Oriflame produces lip balms designed for night care and moisturizing, as well as for instant treatment of the surface of the lips at any convenient time. The first are the means "berry" line: "Strawberry", "Cherry", "Raspberry": jar contains 7 gr. funds. Multiactive balms "SPF 8 The ONE" and "BB-lip balm The ONE" weigh 1.7 gr. as well as an instant lip volumizer. Colored balms "Confetti" available in the form of lipstick 5 gr. Restoring funds "SPF 12 Giordani Gold" - in a 10 ml tube.

• Balm "La Cree" designed to protect very dry lips, it has no age restrictions and can be used as a child. Available in a tube, has a liquid consistency. Cost 12 gr. is 117 p.
• Payot offers "Payot Nutricia Balm"containing oleo-lipid complex Nutricia Baume Levres, nourishing, caring for lips and protecting their surface. Has a slight iridescent hue. The cost of 15 ml: 1,074 rubles.
• "One Hundred Beauty Recipes" offers a series of balms "Sweet Kiss", "Gentle Kiss", "7 Active Oils". Colorless moisturizing formulations with an aromatic smell and pleasant taste. Funds are produced in jars with a volume of 18 ml, they cost 65 r.
• "Clean line" offers a series of products that includes: balm "Against weathering. Lingonberry", "Natural color and shine. Strawberry" and "Nutrition, moisturizing, softening. Chamomile"issued in sticks. Lipstick weighing 3 gr. costs 78 rubles.
• Brand Nuxe offers a nourishing lip treatment "Nuxe Reve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing lip balm", which contains 80% natural ingredients, including honey, vegetable oils and grapefruit extract. Produced in jars of 15 gr., The cost is 500 rubles.
• Avon offers several lip balms. Color has 4 shades, from dark honey to colorless, moisturizing Avon "Lux", "Vanilla"; Naturals Essential Balm With Beeswax". The cost of a stick ranges from 80 rubles. up to 160 r.

• Lip balms "Malibu" have 3 flavors: mint, vanilla and watermelon. An all-in-one moisturizer and protector against wind, cold and heat with SPF 30. Water resistant. Stick 4 gr. costs 750 rubles.
• Balm Maybelline "Baby Lips" Available in 6 shades and fragrances: Cherry, Grape, Peach Kiss, Mint, Pink Punch and Sunset. It has SPF 20, thus protecting lips from sunburn. The manufacturer positions this product as all-weather, nourishing and caring. Cost within 100 r. for 4 gr.
• Lip balms Blistex produced both in tubes of 6 and 10 ml, having a wide spout, and in the form of a stick. These are products with panthenol, vegetable oils and SPF 30. It has protective, softening, moisturizing and healing properties. Some, for example, Blistex Five Star Lip Protection is water repellent. 4.25 gr. cost 160 rubles.
• brand Avene offers Avene Cold Cream Balm and a remedy for sensitive skin of the lips. The properties of the product to stay on the lips for up to 8 hours have been proven by clinical trials. Treats damaged lips as it contains sucralfate and other medicinal supplements. 15 gr. cost 430 r.

• Guerlain offers luxury lip balms "Super Lips", "Guerlain Kiss Kiss Roselip Hydrating & Plumping Tinted Lip Balm", tinted, moisturizing and giving lips extra volume. The product is positioned as a balm and decorative lipstick at the same time. 1880 costs 15 ml. in a tube, 2.8 gr. in stick.
• Chapter launches a line of balms with lychee, raspberry, coconut, peach and orchid scents packaged in cute bright jars. The main component is mineral oil. The cost is 153 rubles. for 15 ml.
• Lucas Papaw presents a universal remedy for the care of women's and men's lips "Lucas Papaw Ointment", which has antibacterial and healing properties. The composition includes papain (papaya juice), petrolatum and petroleum jelly. It is used as a base for lipstick and in the form of masks. 15 ml cost 590 rubles.
• Dolce Milk offers sweet and delicious balms with chocolate, mint, strawberry and prunes, softening and somewhat oily. The cost of a stick is 4 gr. is 100 r.
• Products Dior comes in elegant packaging that matches the style of this brand. Dior Addict Lip Glow, according to the manufacturer, is able to adapt to the degree of moisture of the lips of each person, enhancing their natural pigment. It has a degree of protection SPF 10, colors - pink and coral. The cost is 1740 rubles.

• clarins, also positioned as a luxury brand, offers products that should add volume and enhance lip gloss: oil and gloss - stick Clarins Eclat Minute (which is also available in a tube with a nice soft sponge). The colors are varied: from pale pink to honey. The cost of the balm is 1450 rubles, the caring oil is 1750 rubles.
• Russian brand "Fito Cosmetic" offers a balm "Velvet Lips", which has a very inexpensive price tag, but, judging by the reviews, it is quite a decent moisturizer. The cost is from 30 to 70 rubles. depending on weight.
• Neutrogena has in its arsenal 2 types of balm in the form of lipstick Neutrogena® and one treatment in a tube designed to repair dry and chapped lips. They also have protective functions. The price tag is within 300 rubles.
• Company "Spivak" produces 8 types of lip balms, including children's. The products are packaged in jars, can be used both during the day to protect against chapping, and at night to moisturize and soften. The cost is 95 rubles. for 15 gr.
• La Mer releases "The Lip Balm La Mer", which contains proteins from marine organisms that actively restore the skin of the lips. Produced in jars. The cost is 4 500 rubles. for 9 gr.

• Vichi offers Vichy Aqualia Thermal for problem skin of the lips, restoring and protecting. Stick 4, 7 gr. costs 550 r.
• Librederm offers balms "Aevit" two types: bold and semi-bold. The properties of both types are similar, they are designed to moisturize and regenerate the skin of the lips. Can be used as a make-up base. Stick 4 gr. costs 180 rubles.
• Uriage has 2 names in the line of lip care products: "Uriage Bariederm" and "Uriage Bariederm Levres". Both products are designed against chapping and dryness, the protective complex "Poly2P" is included in the composition. The cost for 15 ml is 500 r.
• Korean stamp Tony Moly offers lines of lip balms of various orientations. Timeless Fermrnt Snail Lip Treatment with mucin (created according to Thai and Indian analogues); "Kiss Kiss" lip essence; "Mini Red Apple Lip Balm" with UV filter.A distinctive feature of these funds is a jar in the form of fruits. The average price is 500 rubles.
• Chanel has created several series of moisturizing and therapeutic lip care. "Rouge Coco Baume» with medicinal phytoceramides and aminoceramides and «Chanel Hydra Beauty» protective.

• Mary Kay offers several lip care lines. Moisturizing includes balms Satin Lip, in color - "3 in 1 MaryKayAtPlay". The cost is within 500 rubles.
• French stamp BioDerma created a protective balm "Atoderm Levres". It costs 550 rubles. for 15 ml.
• Russian brand Eva mosaic offers balms with various fragrances Eva Mosaic Care Lip Balm, available in jars in the form of a ball and in tubes. Cost within 250 r.
• Eveline offers several lip balms, among which stands out "Eveline SOS Nutrient-Replenishing Argan Oil"designed to quickly heal wounds and cracks on the lips. Contains SPF 10. The cost is 100 rubles per stick.
• "L'Oreal Paris Infaillible Sexy Balm" - This is a line of lip balms from the L'Oreal brand, which has several shades, from "nude" to bright. It is positioned as a balm-based lipstick, which is confirmed by customer reviews. The cost of a stick is about 500 rubles.

• Brand funds Oriflame in general, they perform the declared functions, but there is no need to talk about the cumulative effect and moisturizing for 24 hours. About the means for increasing the volume, they write that this is achieved due to the irritating properties of the composition, due to which the lips "swell up".
• Reviews on "La Cree" confirm its protective and therapeutic effect. The disadvantages include an unpleasant, somewhat rough feeling that it leaves on the lips.
• Balm Reviews Payot Nutricia positive, it does not leave a greasy feeling, while doing an excellent job with chapping and peeling.
• Reviews on limited edition funds from "One Hundred Beauty Recipes" are controversial, there are opinions that these funds are suitable only for those who do not have problems with the lips.
• Brand lip care reviews "Clean line" note that this is a good protective agent for use in the cold, one of the first in the ranking of funds in this price category.
• "Nuxe Lip Balm" has great reviews. Customers write that they use this tool both at night and during the day 20 minutes before applying lipstick. The lips after it are soft, do not burst in the cold and do not peel off.

• Brand funds Avon have good reviews. They note a pleasant, not cloying smell, sufficient hydration and nutrition, no stickiness. Good "pocket balm".
• Reviews on "Malibu Tropical Flavor" confirm that it is very versatile, but will not be able to have a therapeutic effect on severely damaged lips. First of all, this is a balm for everyday use. Waterproof, but does not leave a greasy film. Since it has almost no color, it can also be used for men.
• Reviews on "Baby Lips" very positive, there is good moisturizing, which lasts a long time, healing of small wounds and protection from chapping. Of the minuses, one can name a pronounced smell, which not everyone likes.
• Product Reviews Avene positive, these balms are especially good for protection from frost and wind.

• Reviews confirm excellent quality Guerlain, but the "cosmic" price of these funds is called a minus.
• "Lucas Papaw Ointment" has good reviews, buyers are confused only by the price.
• Luxury product from Dior, according to users, is no different from cheaper analogues, except for the price tag.
• Reviews on Clarins "Eclat Minute" note the presence of a delicate, but noticeable shimmer in the composition that provides shine. Buyers are satisfied with the perfect application and distribution, they believe that this product is for the summer, it will not be enough for the winter.
• Reviews for funds from Neutrogena positive, buyers note good nutritional properties and protective qualities. Minus - excessive stickiness.
• Buyers note the cost-effectiveness of funds from "Spivak" and their performance.

• Reviews for a luxury product "The Lip Balm La Mer" they say that this is a good balm, but not the best in this price category. It copes with moisturizing, there is no stickiness, it copes with recovery by 5. Minus - an unreasonably high price tag.
• Vichy Aqualia Thermal has excellent reviews, it is, according to buyers, the best lip balm that lasts up to 5 hours and protects in any weather.
• Buyers share their experience of using balms "Aevit" on frosty and hot days, noting that this is a good protective agent. It is also able to “rehabilitate” damaged lips and moisturize overdried ones.
• Feedback on funds Uriage controversial, many positive, but a case of an allergic reaction has also been reported.
• Reviews on balms Chanel confirm their effectiveness.

• Reviews confirm good care properties "Atoderm Levres"One application per day is enough.
• The restoring and moisturizing qualities of the product from Eva mosaic confirmed by buyers.
• Reviews about the tool "Eveline SOS Nutrient-Replenishing Argan Oil" very contradictory.Against the backdrop of positive reviews, there are reports of allergic reactions and an unpleasant bitter taste.
• Remedy L'oreal can not be called care, this balm performs more decorative functions.