Lip Balms: The Secret To Protect, Treat, and Maintain Your Lips

Lip balm is an essential skincare product that helps to keep the lips hydrated and protected from harmful external factors. The skin on the lips is thinner and more delicate than the skin on the rest of the face, and it has fewer oil glands, which makes it more prone to dryness, cracking, and chapping.

How Do Lip Balms Work?

Lip balm works by creating a protective barrier over the lips, preventing moisture loss and shielding them from the sun, wind, and cold. Regular use of lip balm can help to keep the lips soft, smooth, and healthy-looking, and prevent discomfort and pain associated with dry, cracked lips.

Is lip balm healthy for your lips?

The skin on your lips is very thin and sensitive, and can easily become dry, chapped, and cracked, especially in dry or cold weather. Lip balm can help protect your lips from environmental factors that cause dryness and keep them moisturized. Using a natural lip balm with moisturizing ingredients can be healthy for your lips, as long as you use it properly and avoid lip balms that contain drying ingredients.

Some lip balms contain ingredients that can dry out your lips, such as alcohol, menthol, or camphor. It's important to choose a lip balm with natural ingredients that provide moisture, such as beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, or cocoa butter. 

Included in our Love Yourself skincare product box is the Sunkiss Lip Balm Treatment Spf 30+, an excellent lip balm that contains SPF, offers protection from UVA and UVB rays, and is 100% vegan, paraben-free, and toxin-free. We highly recommend this lip balm as it is formulated with nourishing ingredients such as shea butter and sweet almond oil, both of which provide deep hydration and help in moisture retention.  

Additionally, it's important to avoid licking your lips excessively, as saliva can dry out your lips even more.

Is It Good To Use Lip Balm Every day?

It's generally safe and beneficial to use lip balm every day, as long as you use it properly and choose a lip balm with natural, moisturizing ingredients. Regular use of lip balm can help prevent dryness and chapping, and keep your lips soft and smooth.

However, it's important to avoid overusing lip balm or relying on it too heavily. Excessive use of lip balm can make your lips more dependent on it, and make them more prone to dryness and chapping when you don't have it on. Additionally, some lip balms may contain ingredients that can cause irritation or allergic reactions if used too frequently.

We are glad to tell you that The Protective Lip Balm Treatment SPF 30+ included in our “Love Yourself” beauty care box is a safe, toxin and paraben-free lip balm that is safe to use on all skin types and is an effective sun shield that can be used every day.

Does lip balm darken lips?

No, the lip balm itself does not darken lips. However, some lip balms or other lip products may contain certain ingredients that can cause darkening or discoloration of the lips, especially if they are used excessively or inappropriately. 

For example, some lip balms may contain dyes or pigments that can stain the lips with prolonged use. Additionally, some lip products may contain ingredients that can cause irritation or allergic reactions, which can lead to inflammation and discoloration of the lips.

It's important to choose a lip balm with natural ingredients and avoid any lip products that cause irritation or allergic reactions. 

The Protective Lip Balm Treatment SPF 30+ included in our “Love Yourself” beauty care box does not contain Silicone, Paraffin, Beeswax (or other animal-derived ingredients), making it a safe and effective shield to protect and nourish your lips.

Is it good to wear lip balm overnight?

Yes! It can be beneficial to wear lip balm overnight to help keep your lips moisturized and prevent dryness or chapping. During the night, the air can be particularly dry, and you may unconsciously lick or bite your lips, which can make them even more dry and chapped.

Applying a high-quality lip balm, such as The Protective Lip Balm Treatment SPF 30+, made with natural ingredients before bedtime can help provide a protective barrier for your lips and keep them moisturized while you sleep. Look for a lip balm with ingredients like beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil, or vitamin E, which can help to nourish and soothe your lips. 

However, it's important to avoid using lip balms with irritating or drying ingredients, such as menthol or camphor, which can make your lips more dry and irritated over time. Additionally, be sure not to apply too much lip balm, as this can lead to a buildup of product on your lips and cause them to feel greasy or heavy.

Should you apply lip balm before lipstick?

Yes, it is generally a good idea to apply lip balm before applying lipstick. Lip balm helps to moisturize and hydrate the lips, which can prevent the lipstick from drying out and flaking. It can also help the lipstick to glide on more smoothly and evenly.

However, it is important to make sure that the lip balm has fully absorbed into the lips before applying the lipstick. If the lip balm is too greasy or oily, it can cause the lipstick to slide around or smudge. To avoid this, you can blot the lips with a tissue after applying the lip balm to remove any excess before applying the lipstick.

Using a lip balm that has SPF (Sun Protection Factor) can have several benefits for your lips, including:

1. Protecting against sun damage: Just like the skin on the rest of your body, your lips can also be damaged by the sun's UV rays. Exposure to UV radiation can cause dryness, chapping, and even skin cancer. Using a lip balm with SPF can help protect your lips from this damage.
2. Preventing premature aging: Sun damage can cause premature aging of the skin, leading to fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. By using a lip balm with SPF, you can help prevent these signs of aging from developing on your lips.

If you aren't already using one, we recommend that you start using  The Protective Lip Balm Treatment SPF 30+, which is a simple and effective way to protect your lips from sun damage and keep them healthy and hydrated. 

Check out our “Love Yourself” beauty care box, where you can find The Protective Lip Balm Treatment SPF 30+, and other cult-favorite skincare products designed to be friendly on all skin types, and effective.