The Top Lip Balms

You probably know there are a lot of lip balms out there that are totally ineffective. Many of these balms are also made up of numerous harmful chemicals and additives that can do long-term damage and need to be reapplied so frequently that they are more of an inconvenience. By contrast, a good lip balm contains natural ingredients and provides long-term moisture and protection after simple, smooth application. And the good news is that there is an increasing amount of safe and effective lip balms out there on the market. But which ones are the best? For those looking for a high quality, safe product at a fair price, the top three lip balms are Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment, Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm and Melem Skin and Lip Balm. Read on to learn more.

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  1. What are the ingredients in Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment?
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    This lip balm is unlike most you'll see on the market as it contains various nourishing oils (meadowfoam, grapeseed, sunflower and black currant) and, surprisingly, sugar, which acts as a natural moisture preserver. Carnauba wax is also added to help the lip balm maintain its consistency. The only artificial ingredients found here are used for coloring.

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  2. What are the ingredients in Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm?
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    Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm is made from 100 percent natural ingredients, including coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, peppermint oil, rosemary leaf extract, soybean oil and canola oil. Last but not least, this moisturizing and protecting mixture also includes good amounts of beeswax for protection, consistency and scent.

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  3. What are the ingredients in Melem Skin and Lip Balm?
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    Melem is a somewhat lesser known product on the market, but it is among the most effective thanks to its design. The key ingredients are carnauba wax and liquid paraffin for consistency, coconut oil, lanolin, shea butter and castor seed oil for moisture, and beeswax and vegetable oil for protection.

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  4. What makes these lip balms stand out from the competition?
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    All three stand out by having above-average amounts of natural ingredients and more staying power (as in, several hours to a full day) than their competitors. It's also worth noting that these products were launched in response to what their company founders saw as a lack of lip balms meeting customers' true needs. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment was created from their Boston founders' everyday skincare rituals using natural products, just as Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm originated in Maine and was created to be "Earth Friendly" and "Nature Personal". Melem Skin and Lip Balm was created in the mountains of Colorado from natural ingredients in order to help skiers and local residents fight the dry air without harming their skin.

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  5. Are these safe to use on cracked or otherwise damaged lips?
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    Some lip balms contain too many chemicals and are therefore not safe for use on lips that have cracked open or have sustained other damage. However, all three of these lip balms are made from natural ingredients and are perfectly safe in addition to being healing.

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  6. Can you wear lip balm with lipstick or gloss?
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    All three of these lip balms can actually help lipstick and gloss go on even more smoothly and last longer than if these products were applied with nothing else. Wearers should just be sure to apply the lip balm first before adding makeup. In fact, many makeup artists recommend always applying a good lip balm before lipstick.

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  7. Which lip balms offer UV protection?
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    While the primary lip balms mentioned here only provide minimal sun protection through their natural ingredients, the good news is that both Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment and Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm also come in versions with added SPF. Fans of Melem will meanwhile appreciate how it helps heal lips after sun damage and can be nevertheless combined with products that do contain SPF.

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  8. Where can these lip balms be purchased?
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    Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm is currently the most commonly found and is sold at most grocery stores and beauty product retailers (in addition to online). Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment is also sold online but can be found in a wide range of beauty product stores, particularly along the East Coast. Melem Skin and Lip Balm is meanwhile found in ski shops, souvenir stores and supermarkets across the Rocky Mountains but is gradually expanding to other areas. In the meantime, customers outside of their range can easily purchase the product online.

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