With skin cancer on the rise, emphasis on skin care has become a popular topic among health professionals. Often overlooked, keeping the sensitive areas of skin clean and moisturized is very important.
In addition to wearing sunscreen, having a good lip balm can avoid the annoyance of dry, cracked lips. Because chapped lips can cause discomfort, keeping the lips hydrated is a daily necessity. A good lip balm eliminates the risk of irritation and infection.
About ChapStick
Manufactured by the Pfizer, the most popular lip balm on the market, ChapStick, is used all over the world as the general term for lip balm products. ChapStick is so popular in that most people refer to all products that feature a lip balm in a compact tube, by the trademarked name. Invented in the 1880s, ChapStick was introduced to the world as a solution to treat chapped lips by including sunscreen in the formula.
In addition to preventing sunburn, the lip balm is also a skin lubricant that helps to prevent chafed, chapped, wind burned, and cracked lips. Through a singular formula, the varieties and flavors of ChapStick remain the same.
Healthy looking skin gives the appearance of younger skin. A good lip balm works as an anti-aging agent because they are formulated with SPF properties that protect against the risks of sun damage. Chapped, and dry lips can not only be a source of skin cancer, but dryness can also lead to pigmentation and discoloring. Depending on location, all extremes of severe weather can affect the natural moisture of the lips. Because lips naturally produce an oil to keep them nourished, the cold winters, with strong wind chill, deplete the lips of their natural moisture.
Although most people are tempted to lick their lips when they are chapped, it is important to realize that saliva contains agents that can increase dryness and irritation. The best product to use when lips are chapped are an exfoliating formula that hydrates and also keeps the lips soft. Keeping the skin hydrated keeps them healthy.
ChapStick Products
The ChapStick products differentiate in functionality. They all work as both a lip balm, and a sunscreen, but they are available in a variety of different SPF levels, and target needs. ChapStick also features medicated varieties that are used to relieve not only cracks, but also sores that may be present.
ChapStick Orginal is the first, and original classic formula that is known worldwide. The most popular, it is made to soften and heal the lips by using the dual sunscreen and lubricant combination that keeps lips hydrated throughout the day. The classic formula features original, cherry, strawberry, and spearmint flavors.
The second variety, the ChapStick Moisturizer formula features a hydrating formula that contains aloe, vitamin E, SPF 12, and 11 different moisturizing ingredients. These moisturizing ingredients provide longer lasing hydration and even softer lips. The formula features original, green apple, vanillamint, and raspberry crème flavors.
Furthering the hydrating formula, ChapStick Total Hydration 3 in 1 is the third new lip balm. Asian-inspired, it features an advanced hydration formula that contains three new benefits. Firstly, is contains a botanical moisturizing complex that keeps the lips hydrated for up to 8 hours. Secondly, it renews the skin by using botanical oils that are rich in Omegas 3/6/9. Lastly, it transforms the skin by improving overall appearance and restoring damage. The formula features coconut, wild acai berry, soothing oasis, sweet peach, and luscious lemon delight flavors.
The fourth variety, another hydrating formula, is the ChapStick Total Hydration 100% Natural. This formula features anti-aging properties that make lips healthier. Using Argon oil and avocado butters, this formula gives the lips a youthful appearance without the added preservatives. This formula features fresh citrus and soothing vanilla flavors.
A fifth, and additional hydrating lip balm, is the ChapStick Hydration Lock. This formula provides long lasting moisture by using antioxidants and hyaluronic filling spheres. Rejuvenating the skin, the formula is light weight, and offers 8 hours of advanced nourishment.
The sixth, and most recent hydrating variety, is the ChapStick dual-ended Hydration Lock. Made to transition from day to night, the day formula uses ultra-conditioning SPF to protect the skin from sun damage while the night formula contains tamanu oil and natural butters to restore the lips at night. This dual ended lip balm is an anti-aging formula that allows for 24-hour lip care.
The other dual-sided lip balm is the seventh option, the ChapStick Mixstix. Much like the Hydration Lock formula, the Mixstix provides a day-only option for hydrating the lips. Offered in berry sorbet and strawberry banana smoothie, the formula hydrates the skin by using 11 different moisturizers and Aloe.
The eight variety, ChapStick Sun Defense, is a performance lip balm designed to protect the lips throughout the day, especially when engaging in outdoor activities such as rock-climbing or camping. Featuring SPF 25, aloe, and vitamin E, Sun Defense is the perfect lip balm for those who have active lifestyles.
Benefits of ChapStick Products
As mentioned previously, ChapStick offers medicated options for cases of severe discomfort. The ninth option, ChapStick Medicated, contains camphor, cooling menthol and phenol to alleviate pain. While soothing and cooling sore lips, it hydrates and moisturizes the depleted moisture. This formula seals the moisture with a light, protective barrier that helps to restore the damaged lips.
Although the ChapStick varieties mentioned above are used to meet specific needs, the brand also brings seasonal and promotional options, usually for a limited time. Limited edition flavors are often very popular so ChapStick offers one the option of purchasing a fan favorite at any given time. Currently, the Cake Batter ChapStick is fan favorite available. The additional limited edition ChapStick flavors are the seasonal tropical paradise flavors key lime, mango sunrise, and aloha coconut.
For those who have allergies, it is important to note that ChapStick lip balm products do not contain any aspartame, fish derivatives, lactose, oats, rye, barley, park derivatives, sulfites, or yeast.
