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This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
“Smooth and melts upon contact with skin, this lip cream contains moisturizing ingredients such as squalene and ceramides for powerful moisture retention.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane, cholesterol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 2, ceramide 3, ceramide 6 ii, paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum
This product contains epigallocatechin gallate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
This product contains antioxidants (epigallocatechin gallate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinMineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateA 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 Phytosteryl macadamiateA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 6 iiHelps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolUsed to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
More about Vp/eicosene copolymerHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleateAn emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateUsed to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsHelps water and oil mix together
More about Isopropyl titanium triisostearateUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extractCan 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 polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare
More about Epigallocatechin gallateAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSqualane, Petrolatum, Paraffin, Paraffinum liquidum, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Diisostearyl malate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Microcrystalline wax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 6 ii, Honey, Persea gratissima oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dipropylene glycol, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Cholesterol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Synthetic wax, Iron oxides, Water, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glycine soja sterols, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Butylene glycol, Royal jelly extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Epigallocatechin gallate, Parfum, Ultramarines, Ci 19140
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"Rohto Mentholatum - Melty Cream Lip Balm SPF 25 PA+++ - 4 Types" "is a broad spectrum lip sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this lip product does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 0.40% - 0.95% and octinoxate 1.90% - 2.90%.
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 6.12$ in the United States.
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