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“Burt's Bees® 100% Natural Origin Moisturising Beeswax Lip Balm Duo”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, biosaccharide gum-1.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, beeswax.
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideBaobab oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractSugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractA fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose polystearateHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateWater, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera oil, Cetyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Adansonia digitata oil, Unknown, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Buddleja davidii leaf extract, Bisabolol, Beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis butter, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Ricinus communis seed oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood extract, Artemisia umbelliformis extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Coriandrum sativum fruit/leaf extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Peucedanum ostruthium leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Rose extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Tocopherol, Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed cera/polyglyceryl-3 esters, Saccharomyces ferment, Hydrogenated castor oil, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Xanthan gum, Sucrose stearate, Sucrose polystearate, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Arginine, Biosaccharide gum-1, Glyceryl caprylate, Glycine soja oil, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium anisate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate
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