Strawberry Lip Balm

Description

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS HYBRID OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), Castor Bean Seed Oil (Castor vegetable oil), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAX, THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER (Vegetable cocoa butter (comedogenic)), ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OIL (Babassu vegetable oil), CANDELILLA WAX, PERFUM (Perfume), HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, TAPIOCA STARCH, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE (Active ingredient derived from licorice), CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL (Safflower vegetable oil), Strawberry Fruit Extract (Wild strawberry), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), AQUA, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE (Silicone), CITRIC ACID, BARIUM SULFATE, CI 77891 (White colorant: Titanium dioxide), CI 15850 (Red dye)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Strawberry Lip Balm from THE BODY SHOP is mainly intended for people with dry, dehydrated, or chapped lips. This balm aims to restore skin comfort, protect the lip barrier, and provide an immediate feeling of softness. The formula, rich in butters and vegetable oils, is typical of repairing and nourishing lip care products. My expert opinion: the brand offers a targeted treatment that is suitable for daily use, especially in winter or when exposed to external aggressions (wind, cold, pollution).

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula. First, the shea butter, known for its nourishing and restorative properties, promotes skin barrier regeneration and limits water loss. Next, the’castor oil provides a creamy texture and a protective film-forming effect, while contributing to hydration. Finally, the vitamin E derivative (tocopheryl acetate) acts as an antioxidant, protecting the lips from oxidative stress and environmental aggressions. The combination of these active ingredients ensures optimal effectiveness in restoring and maintaining lip hydration.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this balm morning and night, as well as whenever needed. It can be used alone or as a base under lipstick. This product is compatible with most other moisturizing or soothing active ingredients, but it is best to avoid combining it with chemical exfoliants on the lips to limit the risk of irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strength of this product lies in its high content of butters and vegetable oils, which provide intense nourishment. The melt-in texture and fruity fragrance are pleasant, but the presence of fragrance and regulated allergens may not be suitable for very sensitive or reactive lips. In conclusion, this is an effective and sensorial treatment, ideal for dry lips, but caution should be exercised in cases of fragrance intolerance.