Lip balm ingredients to avoid

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It is generally found in lip balms as fragrances or flavours which can cause irritations.

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It is often used in cosmetics. Talc's potential contamination with asbestos makes it an unsuitable ingredient for cosmetics.

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It's found in tinted balms and merely added for aesthetic purposes . It's best to avoid synthetic colours.

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It is a common preservative in makeup. Using it on lips is fairly risky because it has been shown to have carcinogenic effects.

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Best ingredients to use for lip balm Honey Castor oil Mineral oil Shea and cocoa butter Lanolin

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Lip balm ingredients to avoid

Avoid lip balms containing harmful chemicals that can damage your lips in the long run.

It is generally found in lip balms as fragrances or flavours which can cause irritations.

PARABENS

It is often used in cosmetics. Talc's potential contamination with asbestos makes it an unsuitable ingredient for cosmetics.

TALC

It's found in tinted balms and merely added for aesthetic purposes . It's best to avoid synthetic colours.

SYNTHETIC COLOURS

It is a common preservative in makeup. Using it on lips is fairly risky because it has been shown to have carcinogenic effects.

BHA

Best ingredients to use for lip balm Honey Castor oil Mineral oil Shea and cocoa butter Lanolin

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