OUR LIPS
Did you know that the skin on our lips is far thinner than anywhere else on our body? The top layer of the skin, called epidermis, has a protective layer known as the stratum corneum, which in the lips is much thinner and more transparent. That’s why the lips have a pink shading, as we can see through the thin layer beneath which thousands of blood vessels and capillaries run.
The skin on the lips also has no oil glands, also known as sebaceous glands. These glands, located under each hair follicle on the rest of our body, are responsible for producing the skin’s unique oil, which helps keep skin moisturized and protects it from microbial and environmental forces. Caring for your lips is very important as they lack self-moisturizing oil glands (sebaceous glands) or extra protection from a thick epidermal covering.
Using essential oils with all natural ingredients can take your lip care to a whole new level, and there will be no looking back!
PURPOSE OF LIP BALM
The primary purpose of lip balm is to provide an occlusive layer on the lip surface to seal moisture in lips and protect them from external exposure. Dry air, cold temperatures, and wind all have a drying effect on lips by drawing moisture away from the body. Lips are particularly vulnerable because the skin on the lips is so thin, and thus they are often the first to present signs of dryness. Occlusive materials like waxes and petroleum jelly prevent moisture loss and maintain lip comfort while flavorants, colorants, sunscreens, and various medicaments can provide additional, specific benefits.
Lip balm can be applied to the lips with your finger, or in a lipstick-style tube from which it can be used directly from the lip balm tube.
SOME COMMON LIP AILMENTS
Here are some of the common ailments experienced by the lips, which can significantly be relieved by using the power of combining essential oils with all natural ingredients!
- Dry, flaky lips
- Chapped, cracked and bleeding lips
- Cold Sores
- Hive
BENEFITS OF PLAYERS CHOICE ESSENTIAL OIL AND ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS LIP BALM
Unlike traditional lip balms with minimal benefits and some with ingredients that may even cause more problems, a quality essential oil-infused lip balm has added benefits thanks to essential oil and all natural ingredients properties. It is worth noting that lips lack oil glands, which means they do not produce protective oils on their own.
All-natural lip balms can offer a variety of benefits for your lips. Some of these benefits include:
- Moisturization: All-natural lip balms are often formulated with natural oils and waxes that can help to moisturize and hydrate dry, chapped lips. These ingredients can help to soothe irritation and protect the lips from further damage.
- Protection: Many all-natural lip balms contain ingredients like beeswax and shea butter that can help to create a barrier on the surface of the lips, protecting them from the elements, such as wind and cold weather.
- Natural ingredients: All-natural lip balms are made with ingredients that are derived from plants and other natural sources. These ingredients are often gentle and free from harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrances, which can be beneficial for people with sensitive skin.
- Sustainable and Eco-friendly: All-natural lip balms are often made with ingredients that are sustainably sourced and produced, making it a more eco-friendly choice than many traditional lip balms.
- No synthetic chemicals: all-natural lip balms are free from synthetic chemicals like parabens, phthalates, and artificial fragrances, which can be harmful and cause irritation to the skin.
PLAYERS CHOICE ALL NATURAL LIP BALM INGREDIENTS
- Beeswax – Beeswax softens lips and seals in moisture for lasting protection, locks in moisture for hydration, and beeswax carries its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal agent.
- Keeps your lips hydrated and moisturized
- Protects lips by providing a breathable layer on its surface
- Rich in antioxidants, protecting from the effects of sun damage and pollution.
- Coconut Oil – besides being an excellent skin moisturizer, coconut oil is also antifungal and antibacterial naturally. Also, as an antioxidant, coconut oil can help fight off nasty toxins our lips encounter every day. Coconut also provides an SPF 4 in sunscreen protection.
- Effectively moisturizes even the driest of skins without any side effects.
- Provides antioxidant that targets inflammation and cell damage.
- Coconut oil has been used for a range of skin conditions, including eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis.
- Coconut oil contains an SPF of 4, which might be inadequate protection for a full day on the beach but helps mitigate the effects of too much sun exposure
- Reduces wrinkles and fine lines in the lips and the skin around
- Cocoa Butter – Cocoa Butter benefits include preventing skin dryness and peeling; healing chapped lips; fighting signs of aging; soothing burns, rashes, and infections; treating mouth sores.
- It contains properties that act as a protective barrier by supplying and retaining moisture for your lips.
- Cocoa butter also contains antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, which can help slow the signs of aging.
- Pamper your pucker with a cocoa butter lip balm daily to keep lips well-moisturized and soft no matter what Mother Nature has in store.
- Cocoa butter can do wonders to your lips as it can keep them hydrated, soft, and supple for a more extended period.
- Lavender Essential oil – Lavender essential oil soothes and hydrates skin with a clean, floral aroma that promotes relaxation.
- Cinnamon Essential oil – It is antifungal and anti-bacterial and stimulates blood circulation to provide plumper lips.
- Eucalyptus Essential oil – Eucalyptus Lip Balm has a fantastic cooling effect that is known to treat issues such as chapped or dry lips and cold sores. If you feel a cold sore coming on or need relief from a cold sore, this is it.
It’s important to note that even though a product is labeled as “all-natural” it does not mean that it is safe for everyone. It’s always a good idea to read the ingredients list and do a patch test before using any new product.
WHY PLAYERS CHOICE ALL NATURAL LIP BALM
The easy to apply,100% all natural essential oil lip balm, combines all of the benefits of essential oil and other natural ingredients that smooth, moisturize, restore and protect your chapped lips from the natural, drying elements and the harsh effects of the sun, wind, dry and cold air.
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