Lip balm

Lip balm in its properties differs from gloss or lipstick, as it is designed not only to add brightness to lips, but also to fight against their weathering 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 treatment or an emollient.

Usually a woman has several balms used for different purposes. Using lip balm as a means of makeup, we make the final touch to his picture.

Tinting balms for lips give volume. They tend not to last as long as lipstick, but are lighter and give a more natural appearance. Many women apply toning lip balms on top of matte lipstick, and also to give the color a little extra shine. There are specialized balms, intended for healing herpesthere is just healingwhich promote healing of cracked, chapped lips.

Depending on the manufacturer, lip balms have a different composition. Some regularities can be identified due to the specificity of this cosmetic product.

The main components of lip balms are:

1. Softening bases which make from 40 to 85% of volume;
2. Waxes and butters (solid oils), components from 10 to 20%;
3. Active ingredientsoccupying up to 50%;
4. UV filtersthat are not found in all means, can take up to 6%;
5. Flavorings, also being an optional component, occupy up to 0.5%;
6. Antioxidantsup to 0.1%.

Usually a large component in weight are the basics. Most often used:

1. Castor oil;
2. Butyrospermum Parkii oil (Shea);
3. Vaseline;
4. Octyldodecanol (Octyldodecanol), related to fatty alcohols;
5. Mineral oil (Paraffinum Liquidum);
6. Oil of Chinese lemongrass (jojoba);
7. Lanolin.

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

1. Beeswax;
2. Candelilla waxwhich is obtained from cacti;
3. Carnauba wax: natural wax palm leaves;
4. Orange wax;
5. Japanese wax, derived from the leaves of the sumach plant;
6. Waxproduced by production rose and narcissus oils;
7. Coconut Wax

Active ingredients include:

1. Allantoin (bactericidal, exfoliating, antioxidant and moisturizing);
2. Dimethicone which is a type of silicone, creates a protective film on the skin, but at the same time allows it to "breathe";
3. Cacao butter, nourishing and restoring lipid balance;
4. Hyaluronic acid, which speeds up the recovery, creates a moisturizing shell and stimulates the production of collagen;
5. Vaseline, mineral oil, forming films on the lips, impermeable to water.

The most commonly used sun-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 dioxidemineral filter;
3. Avobenzone (Methoxydibenzoylmethane), waterproof chemical filter;
4. Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), being a photostable filter.

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

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

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

Since some of the ingredients of lip balm have a bitter taste, a masking agent is included in the balm compositions. Usually used in this capacity saccharin.

Antioxidants are needed 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 tocopherolbeing the synthetic form of vitamin E;
2. Ascorbyl Palmitatewhich is a fat soluble form of vitamin C.

Summarize the information about the correct composition, tasks and packaging lip balms in the next video.

There are winter and summer facilities designed to offset the effects of adverse weather factors. In winter balsams should contain more wax and mineral oilto protect lips from weathering. These substances will be located in the top lines of the list of ingredients. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin should be in minimal concentrations, since excessive moisture in frosty weather is undesirable.

Summer lip balm helps moisturize them. This result will help to approach the high content of products. vegetable oils. On the first lines in the list of members will be olive, coconut, jojoba and shea butter. Also a good helper in preserving moisture will be dimethiconewhich will create a “breathable” protective film on the lips and vitamins A and E.

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

For lip care, regardless of the season, you should use overnight nourishing balsams for a more pronounced caring effect. Usually this means with panthenol, vitaminsthey also contain waxes (rose wax and candelilla wax)having a softening effect. There is wheat germ oil, avocado, and substances like honey, allantoin, aloe vera and lanolinhave a healing effect.

Often lips over time lose volume and clarity of lines. Making them younger, fresher and more plump will help anti-aging balmswhich, of course, cannot replace such a tool as a filler, but at the initial stage of aging the effect of their use will be quite noticeable. That is why the term “suchfiller", Although they are not drugs for injection.

The presence of such components as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, peptides, a large number of antioxidants and intense moisturizing agents for example, such as Coconut oil, says that this lip agent has anti-aging effect. Also anti-aging ingredients are considered Vitamin C and Brown Algae Extract. Such a tool lies on the lips in a dense layer, makes the surface smooth, filling cracks and folds.

These products contain a large number of ingredients to soothe the pain in the skin of the lips and help repair damage. Menthol, Camphor and Phenol act as analgesics, and petroleum jelly and medicinal supplements help repair damage.

Balm differs from lip gloss in the first place by 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 imparting some moist luster. Shades can be pale pink, honey or strawberry color.

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

Apply a balm evenly, but in large quantities. Protective composition cover the surface of the lips before going out into the street, restoring apply at night. Giving volume or moisturizing are used as a base for lipstick or just for use throughout the day.

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

• Mark Oriflame produces lip balms, designed for night care and moisturizing, and for instant surface treatment of lips at any convenient time. The first are funds "Berry" line: "Strawberry", "Cherry", "Malina": jar contains 7 gr. facilities. Multiactive balms "SPF 8 The ONE" and "BB-lip balm The ONE" weigh 1, 7 grams. as well as a means to instantly give the lips volume. Color balms "Confetti" Available in the form of lipstick 5 gr. Repairing products "SPF 12 Giordani Gold" - in a 10 ml tube.

• Balsam "La Cree" designed to protect very dry lips, it has no restrictions on the age of use and can be used as a child. Available in a tube, has a liquid consistency. Cost 12 gr. is 117 p.
• Payot offers "Balm Payot Nutricia"containing oleo-lipid complex "Nutricia Baume Levres", nourishing, caring for the lips and protecting their surface. It has a light rainbow tint. 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 compositions with a fragrant smell and a pleasant taste. Available funds in jars with a volume of 18 ml, cost 65 p.
• "Clean line" offers a series of products that includes: balsam "Against chapping. Lingonberry", "Natural color and shine. Strawberries" and "Nutrition, hydration, softening. Chamomileavailable in sticks. Lipstick weighing 3 grams. worth 78 p.
• Brand Nuxe offers nourishing lip care "Nuxe Reve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing lip balm", which has in its composition 80% of natural ingredients, including honey, vegetable oils and grapefruit extract. Available in jars of 15 grams., The cost of 500 rubles.
• Avon offers several lip balms. Color has 4 shades, from dark honey to colorless, moisturizing Avon "Lux", "Vanilla"; Beeswax Care «Naturals Essential Balm With Beeswax". Stick cost ranges from 80 p. up to 160 p.

• Lip balms Malibu have 3 tastes: mint, vanilla and watermelon. Universal moisturizing and protective agent against wind, cold and heat, with an SPF 30. It is waterproof. Stick 4 gr. worth 750 p.
• Balm Maybelline "Baby Lips" presented in 6 shades and flavors: cherry, grape, peach kiss, mint, pink punch and sunset. It has an SPF of 20, thus protecting the lips from sunburn. The manufacturer positions this product as all-season, nourishing and caring. Cost within 100 p. for 4 gr.
• Lip balms Blistex produce both in tubes of 6 and 10 ml, with a wide nose, and in the form of a stick. These are products with panthenol, oils of vegetable origin 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 p.
• Mark Avene offers "Avene Cold Cream Balsam" and remedy for sensitive lip skin. The properties of the product to remain on the lips for up to 8 hours are proven by clinical trials. Treats damaged lips because it contains sucralfate and other medical supplements. 15 gr. cost 430 p.

• Guerlain offers luxury lip balms "Super Lips", "Guerlain Kiss Kiss Roselip Hydrating & Plumping Tinted Lip Balm", Tint, moisturizing and giving lips extra volume. The product is positioned as a balm and decorative lipstick at the same time. 1880 p. worth 15 ml. in a tube, 2,8 gr. in the stick.
• Chapter produces a line of balms with the flavors of lychee, raspberry, coconut, peach and orchid, packaged in cute bright jars. The main component is mineral oil. Cost 153 p. for 15 ml.
• Lucas Papaw represents a universal remedy for the care of women's and men's lips "Lucas Papaw Ointment"having antibacterial and healing properties. The composition includes papain (papaya juice), petrolatum and petrolatum. It is used as a base for lipstick and in the form of masks. 15 ml cost 590 p.
• Dolce milk It offers sweet and tasty balms with the addition of chocolate, mint, strawberries and prunes, emollient and somewhat fatty. Stick cost 4 gr. is 100 p.
• Products Dior Available in an elegant packaging that matches the style of this brand. "Dior Addict Lip Glow"as the manufacturer claims, is able to adapt to the degree of hydration of the lips of each person, enhancing their natural pigment. Has a degree of protection SPF 10, colors - pink and coral. Cost 1740 p.

• Clarins also having a luxury brand, offers products that should give volume and enhance lip gloss: oil and gloss - stick "Clarins Eclat Minute" (which can also be purchased in a tube with a nice soft sponge). The colors are varied: from pale pink to honey. The cost of balm 1450 p., Caring oil - 1750 p.
• Russian brand "Fito Cosmetic" offers a balm "Velvet sponges"having a very inexpensive price tag, but judging by the reviews, it is quite a decent moisturizer. Cost from 30 to 70 p. depending on weight.
• Neutrogena has in its arsenal 2 types of lip balm "Neutrogena®" and one treatment agent in a tube created to restore dried and cracked lips. They also have protective functions. Price tag within 300 p.
• Company "Spivak" produces 8 types of lip balms, including children. Means are packaged in jars, can be used both during the day to protect against weathering, and at night to moisturize and soften. Cost 95 p. for 15 gr.
• La mer releases "The Lip Balm La Mer"containing proteins from marine organisms that actively restore the skin of the lips. Available in jars. Cost 4 500 p. for 9 gr.

• Vichi offers "Vichy Aqualia Thermal" for problem skin of the lips, restoring and protecting. Stick 4, 7 gr. worth 550 p.
• Librederm offers balsams "Aevit" two types: fat and 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 base for makeup. Stick 4 gr. worth 180 p.
• Uriage has in the line of lip care products 2 items: "Uriage Bariederm" and "Uriage Bariederm Levres". Both products are designed against weathering and dryness, the "Poly2P" protective complex is included in the composition. The cost of 15 ml is 500 p.
• Korean stamp Tony moly offers a line of lip balms of various directions. "Timeless Fermrnt Snail Lip Treatment" with mucin (created by the Thai and Indian counterparts); "Kiss Kiss", lip essence; "Mini Red Apple Lip Balm" with UV filter. A distinctive feature of these funds - a jar in the form of fruit. Average price - 500 p.
• Chanel created several series of moisturizing and therapeutic lip care. "Rouge coco baume"With therapeutic phytoceramides and aminoceramides and"Chanel hydra beauty»Protective.

• Mary kay offers several lip care series. Moisturizers include balms "Satin Lip"in color - "3 in 1 MaryKayAtPlay". Cost - within 500 p.
• French stamp Bioderma created a protective balm "Atoderm levres". It costs 550 p. for 15 ml.
• Russian brand Eva mosaic offers balsams with different flavors "Eva Mosaic Care Lip Balm", produced in jars in the form of a ball and in tubes. Cost within 250 p.
• Eveline offers several lip balms, among which stands out "Eveline SOS Argan Oil Nutritional Regenerating", designed to quickly heal the wounds and cracks on the lips. Contains SPF 10. Cost 100r per stick.
• "L'Oreal Paris Infaillible Sexy Balm" - This is a line of lip balms from the brand L'Oreal, which has several shades, from “nude” to bright. Positioned as a lipstick on the basis of a balm, as evidenced by customer reviews. Stick cost about 500r.

• Brand means Oriflame In general, they perform the stated functions, however, it is not necessary to speak about the cumulative effect and about moisture 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”.
• Reviews on "La Cree" confirm its protective and therapeutic effect. The disadvantages include an unpleasant, somewhat rough feeling, which he leaves on his lips.
• Balm Reviews Payot "Nutricia" positive, it does not leave a greasy sensation, while doing an excellent job with weathering and desquamation.
• Reviews on limited series of funds from "One hundred beauty recipes" are contradictory, there are opinions that these tools are suitable only for those who have no problems with their lips.
• Reviews on lip care products "Clean line" note that it is a good protective tool for use in the cold, one of the first in the rating of funds in this price category.
• "Nuxe Lip Balm" has great reviews. Customers write that they use this tool 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 means Avon have good reviews. They note a pleasant, not cloying smell, adequate moisture and nutrition, lack of 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, it is a balm for everyday use. Waterproof, but does not create a greasy film. Since there is almost no color, it can be applied to men.
• Reviews on "Baby Lips" very positive, there is a good moisturizing, which lasts a long time, healing of small wounds and protection against weathering. Of the minuses can be called a pronounced smell, which not everyone likes.
• Product Reviews Avene positive, these balms are especially good for protection against frost and wind.

• Reviews confirm excellent quality Guerlain, but the minus is called the "cosmic" price of these funds.
• "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 counterparts, except for the price tag.
• Reviews on Clarins "Eclat Minute" note the presence of a gentle, but noticeable shimmer in the composition that provides brilliance. Buyers are satisfied with the perfect application and distribution, they believe that this tool is for summer, it will not be enough for winter.
• Feedback on funds from Neutrogena positive, buyers note good nutritional properties and protective qualities. Minus - excessive stickiness.
• Buyers note that the cost of funds from "Spivak" and their effectiveness.

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

• Reviews confirm good care properties "Atoderm levres", one application is enough for a day.
• Restorative and moisturizing qualities of the product from Eva mosaic confirmed by buyers.
• Tool Reviews "Eveline SOS Argan Oil Nutritional Regenerating" highly contradictory. Against the background of positive reviews there are reports of allergic reactions and unpleasant bitter taste.
• Remedy for L’Oreal can not be called care, this balm performs more decorative functions.