A tube of ChapStick.

Lip balm or lip salve is a substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth to relieve chapped or dry lips, angular cheilitis or stomatitis, and cold sores. Lip gloss is similar, but generally has only cosmetic properties. The balm is usually manufactured from beeswax, petroleum jelly, menthol, camphor, scented oils, and various other ingredients. Some manufacturers also add vitamins, alum, salicylic acid, or aspirin. Most lip balms also contain octinoxate, avobenzone, and/or other sunscreens to minimize sun damage. ChapStick. ... ChapStick. ... A tube of ChapStick ChapStick Flava-Craze ChapStick is the brand name adopted in the United States, Australia, Canada, and United Kingdom by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare for its range of lip balms produced to be used on chapped lips. ... Image File history File links Carmex. ... Carmex is a topical lip balm which claims to reduce cold sores and dry chapped lips, supplied in a characteristic white container with a yellow cap. ... For other uses, see Mouth (disambiguation). ... A condition where there are deep cracks and splits at the corners of the mouth. ... Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous lining of any of the structures in the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth. ... Species Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) This article is about the virus. ... Lip Gloss is a new song by rapper Lil Mama In the music video, Lil Mama is a new student who seeks popularity. ... Make-up redirects here. ... For the rock song by Nirvana, see Beeswax (song). ... White Petrolatum Petroleum jelly, vaseline, petrolatum or soft paraffin [2] is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons (with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25),[3] originally promoted as a topical ointment for its healing properties. ... Menthol is a covalent organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. ... R-phrases 11-20/21/22-36/37/38 S-phrases 16-26-36 RTECS number EX1260000 (R) EX1250000 (S) Supplementary data page Structure and properties n, εr, etc. ... Retinol (Vitamin A) Vitamins are nutrients required in very small amounts for essential metabolic reactions in the body [1]. The term vitamin does not encompass other essential nutrients such as dietary minerals, essential fatty acids, or essential amino acids. ... A crystal of alum Alum, (IPA: ) (aluminium potassium sulfate,) in chemistry, is a term given to the crystallized double sulfates of the typical formula M+2SO4·M3+2(SO4)3·12H2O, where M+ is the sign of an alkali metal (or generally monovalent cation) (lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, or caesium... Salicylic acid (from the Latin word for the willow tree, Salix, from whose bark it can be obtained) is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) with the formula C6H4(OH)CO2H, where the OH group is adjacent to the carboxyl group. ... This article is about the drug. ... Chemical ingredient for many sunscreens to block UV-B radiation of the sun. ... Avobenzone (trade names Parsol® 1789, Eusolex® 9020, Escalol® 517 and others, INCI Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane) is an oil soluble ingredient used in sunscreen products to absorb both UVA and UVB rays. ... Sunscreen (also known as sunblock, suntan lotion) is a lotion, spray or other topical product that is supposed to protect the skin from the suns ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and which reduces sunburn and other skin damage, with the goal of lowering the risk of skin cancer. ... For other uses, see Sunburn (disambiguation). ...

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 skin by drawing moisture away from the body. Lips are particularly vulnerable because the skin is so thin, and thus they are often the first to present signs of dryness. The occlusives 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 usually comes in small containers; either one in which a finger is used to apply it to the lips, or in 'stick' form (similar to lipstick) which is applied directly to the lips. Lipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients that applies color and texture to the lips. ...

Brands

• Blistex
• Burt's Bees^[1]
• Bag Balm
• Carmex
• ChapStick
• Labello
• Lypsyl
• Organic Island
• Tholene
• Vaseline and Vaseline Lip Therapy
• Verissima
• Anthony's Beehive

Blistex is a brand of lip balm. ... Burts Bees is an Earth friendly, Natural Personal Care Company. ... Bag Balm is a salve originally intended to soothe irritation on cows udders. ... Carmex is a topical lip balm which claims to reduce cold sores and dry chapped lips, supplied in a characteristic white container with a yellow cap. ... A tube of ChapStick ChapStick Flava-Craze ChapStick is the brand name adopted in the United States, Australia, Canada, and United Kingdom by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare for its range of lip balms produced to be used on chapped lips. ... labello® is a century-old lip care stick that mostly resembles lipsticks. ... Tholene was a mentholated lip balm made by the Rosebud Perfume Company of Woodsboro MD. It is notable for its distinctive packaging (empty tins are considered collectible) Categories: Corporation stubs ... Petroleum jelly or petrolatum is a byproduct of the refining of petroleum, made from the residue of petroleum distillation left in the still after all the oil has been vaporized. ...

References

1. ^ Lip Care. Retrieved on 2007-09-21.

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External links

• Lip Balm entry on snopes.com