Applying a lip balm is one of the best ways to treat and prevent cracked lips. Read about the different kinds of lip balm, so you can choose which kind is best for you.
Fruit Based
Popular fruit based lip balms such as EOS, Softlips and Chapstick, contain natural fruit-based derivatives, along with a beeswax or petroleum base. These create a smooth lip coating that seals and protects from environmental contaminants. Plus, they will smell and taste pleasant.
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Sun Protection
There are a variety of lip balms that contain SPF protection to guard your lips from sun exposure and damaging UV rays. Sun block is especially important if you are spending a lot of time outdoors. Water sports and snow sports can be especially damaging, because the sun reflects off the water/snow.
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Camphor and Menthol
Camphor based lip balms include brands such as Carmex and are formulated to heal dry, cracked lips and aid in the healing of cold sores. Camphor is a derivitive of Camphor spirits, which have long been trusted to help fight viral cold sores and fever blisters. Menthol based lip balms such as Blistex lip balm, give a cooling sensation and is another great choice for dry, cracked lips in the harsh Fall and Winter months.
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Vitamin-E
Vitamin E based lip balm, such as Neutrogena Naturals, keeps lips velvety smooth and naturally exfoliated for a healthy appearance. Vitamin E is an essential Vitamin for new skin cells to develop and is an excellent natural exfoliant for old skin cells.
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Shea Butter
Shea butter based lip balm works to repair and nourish the lips. Shea butter penetrates deep into cracked lips to rejuvenate the lips for a more youthful appearance.
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Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum jelly is also commonly used as a lip balm. Petroleum jelly acts as a barrier to seal and protect the lips and surrounding skin when it has been damaged, chafed, wind burned, sun burned or irritated.
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Homeopathic and 100% Natural
Lip balms that contain L-Lysine, such as Herpicin-L, contain natural antiviral properties and can help prevent cold sores or greatly reduce the healing time. Burt’s Bees is a 100% Natural lip balm infused with Mango butter to soften the lips naturally.
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