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The Hydrating Ingredient You Should Make Sure Is In Your Lip Balm
Do you use lip balm every day? It is one beauty item that we need but tends to get misplaced a lot, but no worries because there’s always more where it came from. Lip balms are great because they hydrate and soothe your lips at any time and are pretty affordable. Of course, there are splurge-worthy lip balms out there too.
But why do our lips chap so much? Manhattan-based dermatologist Dendy Engleman told Good Housekeeping, “They are in daily contact with saliva that contains alpha-amylase, a digestive enzyme that can break down the skin, and are always exposed to the elements, so lips take a beating from the sun, the cold weather, wind, and heat.” That can lead to dry lips, so choosing a lip balm with emollients will moisturize them, and occlusives will form a barrier to protect them further. Nowadays, you can also go for multitasking lip balms that provide sun protection or have a slight hint of color, which is perfect for minimalists.
According to Insider, the best ingredients to look for in a lip balm include lanolin (a type of wax), petroleum jelly, and rich butters (shea and cocoa) to hydrate, soften and soothe the lips.
