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In many cases, these compounds provide do nothing to assist the barrier function
the feeling of immediate relief on the lips • Menthol, phenol or salicylic acid, which
but don’t actually help with the barrier can actually make your lips drier
function. And in some cases, they can • Additional, unnecessary ingredients
become irritants and even worsen the such as camphor, lanolin, octinoxate,
dryness. oxybenzone or propyl gallate.
When choosing a lip balm, try to avoid And be sure to stop biting, picking or
products containing these ingredients: excessively licking your lips.
• Fragrances Staying hydrated and applying a bland
• Flavours, such as mint, citrus, vanilla, lip balm should be a routine incorporated
and cinnamon into your everyday lifestyle for healthy,
• Shiny glosses, which can intensify protected and moisturised lips.
damage from the sun’s rays
• Colours, which can cause irritation and - Courtesy: The Conversation
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