Brightening Tinted Lip Balm With SPF 50 For Dark Lips with 1% Vitamin C & 0.1 Resorcinol (Pack of 2)

Product Description

Why is this beginner friendly?

• All-in-one solution: This product consolidates multiple functions into a single step. It brightens, hydrates, protects from UV damage, and adds a subtle tint.
• Optimum sun filters conc.: Contains UV filters that protect lips from damage without causing irritation.
• 1% Vitamin C concentration: Targets UV-induced pigmentation.
• Hydrating ingredients: Contains butters for soothing & deeply moisturizing lips.

How Does it Work on the Skin?

• 1% Vitamin C brightens pigmented lips and helps repair lip discolouration.
• 0.1% Resorcinol helps fight pigmentation caused by the sun rays.
• SPF 50 protects lips from harmful UVA & UVB rays thus helps to prevent further lip discolouration.
• Murumuru Butter helps moisturise dry and chapped lips further making lips supple, soft and hydrated.

How to use?

• Step 1: Apply an even layer of lip balm on lips.
• Step 2: Reapply as & when needed for nourished lips.

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil : It is a very effective emollient and occlusive that reduces skin moisture loss.
Dweck, “Use of Botanicals in Cosmetics” in Harry’s Cosmeticology, 8th ed., Ed. M.M. Rieger, Chemical Publishing: New York, NY, USA (2000)

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: It acts as an emollient, dispersing agent and solvent. It moisturises and replenishes lip skin.
https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/trygly122017FAR.pdf

Isopropyl Myristate : It is an emollient that absorbs quickly into the skin and helps other ingredients to penetrate quicker and deeper.
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13966

Microcristallina Cera: It is used to improve the consistency and spreadability of the balm and also helps emulsify oils.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.3109/10915818409010516 

Copernicia Cerifera Wax: A super good emulsifying wax that exhibits excellent oil binding capacity which gives lip balm a smooth gliding property and also adds gloss to the lips. Its high melting point makes it suitable to be used in lip balms.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/copernicia 

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil : It helps in retaining moisture in the lips and enhances skin barrier function.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275328801_Selected_Evidence-Based_Health_Benefits_of_Topically_Applied_Sunflower_Oil 

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane : It is a UVA filter that helps to protect against photoaging and tanning of the lips.

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c02735

Candelilla Cera: A vegetable wax emollient obtained from the leaves of the North Mexican candelilla shrubs & is used to stabilize products and give body to them
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3109/10915818409010515 

Ozokerite: An emollient that is used to stabilize products and give body to them
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/704381-OZOKERITE/#about_range

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter : It protects from oxidative stress caused by UV radiations and deeply moisturizes the skin, keeping it soft and plump.
Nutrients 2014, 6(8), 3202-3213

Ethylhexyl Salicylate: A globally approved sunscreening agent that neutralizes skin damaging free radicals generated on exposure to UVB radiations thus protecting the skin.
  

Homosalate: A UV filter that majorly shields the lips from the damage caused by UVB rays.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2019, pages 246–252

Octocrylene: Primarily provides UVB protection but kicks in some UVA screening. Its emollient texture also helps moisturize the lips.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31588614/

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter : An exotic butter with excellent emollient properties which provides good protection against UV rays.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331936276_Mango_Butter_in_Cosmetic_Formulations 

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter: An efficient emollient that softens the lips and restore elasticity.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/garcinia-indic

Hydrogenated Castor Oil : A skin conditioning occlusive and emollient that moisturizes lip skin./p>

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter: It enables the recovery of moisture and natural elasticity to the lip skin by strengthening the skin barrier, especially in dry chapped lips.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/725205-ASTROCARYUM_MURUMURU_SEED_BUTTER/ 

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter: It is an emollient that conditions the lips deeply thus making them softer and supple and prevents them from getting dry.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/724492-THEOBROMA_GRANDIFLORUM_THEOBROMA_SEED_BUTTER/ 

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil : Almond oil has emollient properties that smoothes and nourishes lips.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20129403/ 

Titanium Dioxide: This potent sunscreening agent that protects against both UVA and UVB rays and works gently even on sensitive and redness prone skin.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318776356_Titanium_Dioxide_in_Sunscreen 

Silica: It is Used as an absorbent powder and thickener in cosmetics

Jojoba esters: Wax-like textured ingredient that functions as an excellent emollient and occlusive agent for the lip skin

Polyhydroxy Stearic Acid: It works as an emulsifying agent that binds the waxes, oils and other ingredients together into the formula
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/705059-POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC_ACID/  

Zinc Oxide : A mineral UV filter that provides broad spectrum UV protection and proven to be gentle enough for even sensitive skin type.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537164/ 

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate: A skin softening, moisture sealing ingredient that also boosts the SPF of sunscreening agents imparting a lightly conditioning and silky finish to the product.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1091581812467379 

Isostearic Acid: It is a fatty acid used as a binding agent and texture enhancer.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate: Is an antioxidant that inhibits tyrosinase activity to provide a brightening effect by reducing melanin synthesis.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/700557-ASCORBYL_TETRAISOPALMITATE/ 

Tocopherol : It is also called Vitamin E,  an antioxidant that protects lip skin from free radicals.
Keen, M. A., & Hassan, I. (2016). Vitamin E in dermatology. Indian dermatology online journal, 7(4), 311–315.
https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-5178.185494 

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil : It is a vanilla fruit extract that exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties. 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342896253_Vanilla_Potential_Health_Benefits

Soybean Glycerides: It acts as emollient. It is a modified soybean oil yielding essential fatty acid glycerides with unique, biomimetic properties that restore and maintain a healthy skin balance
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/726056-SOYBEAN_GLYCERIDES/ 

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables : It is an excellent emollient that helps to keep the lip skin softer and smoother
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/shea-butter 

Phenylethyl Resorcinol: Improves the appearance of dark lips by inhibiting melanin synthesis and works on pigmentation
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2013, issue 1, pages 12-17
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/861729-PHENYLETHYL_RESORCINOL/ 

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate: It helps to keep lip skin healthy by functioning similar to intercellular lipids
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/704865-PHYTOSTERYL_OCTYLDODECYL_LAUROYL_GLUTAMATE/ 

Linoleic Acid & Linolenic Acid: Topical application of vitamin F leads to restoration of lipid barrier within a few weeks.
Wertz et al. (Arch. Dermatol. [1987], 123, 1381-1384) 

CI 45410, CI 19140, and CI 15880:1 are synthetic colorants used in cosmetics; CI 45410 provides bright red tones, CI 19140 offers vibrant yellow hues, and CI 15880:1 delivers intense red-orange shades, commonly found in lipsticks, blushes, and skincare products.

https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Methicones_4.pdf

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba)Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Candelilla Wax, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ozokerite, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter , Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Titanium Dioxide (and) Silica (and) Jojoba esters (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Polyhydroxy Stearic Acid, Zinc Oxide (and) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and) Isostearic Acid (and) Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil, Soybean Glycerides (and) Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Linoleic Acid (and) Linolenic Acid, CI 45410, CI 19140, CI 15880:1

• Patch Test prior to use is recommended. 
• All products are gender neutral.
•  Best suited for individuals above 18 years of age. 
• Please consult your gynaecologist & Trichologist before use during pregnancy.

• Pigmented lips
• Dark lips
• Damaged lips
• Dry & chapped lip skin

1. Is it important to protect your lips from the sun?
   Yes, it is important to protect your lips from the sun. It can cause sun-induced pigmentation. The SPF-rated lip balm protects your lips from the sun's harmful UVA & UVB radiation..
2. How does Vitamin C help lips?
   Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects the lips from free radical damage caused by sun exposure which can lead to UV induced pigmentation. Additionally it also reduces the lip pigmentation caused and it helps in skin cell regeneration.
3. What does a brightening lip balm do?
   Brightening Lip Balm contains a combination of Vitamin C and Resorcinol that works on lip pigmentation and dark lips. It also contains butters that keep the lips soft and moisturised. This This Broad spectrum SPF 50, Brightening Lip Balm also protects the lips against UV damage.
4. How can I get rid of dark lips?
   Exfoliate your lips weekly once followed by moisturising SPF containing lip balm. Regular usage of lip balms enriched with ingredients like Vitamin C, resorcinol, butters and oils help get rid of pigmentated lips and also prevent them from getting dry.
5. Can I use lip balm every day?
   Yes, you can definitely use lip balm everyday as it keeps your lips moisturised and supple.
6. How often should I use the lip balm in a Day?
   This Brightening Lip Balm is a perfect nourishing lip balm that can be used as and when needed to keep your dry skin on lips moisturized and hydrated.
7. Does lip balm darken lips?
   SPF lip balms used for daily sun protection also helps prevent sun induced lip pigmentation and will not darken your lips from damage caused by sun.
8. Does lip balm melt depending on climate & where it should be stored?
   It can soften at higher temperatures, once it is stabilised in normal temperature it will solidify. It should be stored at room temperature.
9. Is it alright to use SPF lip balm at night? Can I use SPF lip balm at night?
   Yes, you can definitely use SPF lip balm at night as it contains other ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and butter which keep the lips moisturised, nourished, soft & supple.
10. Does Brightening lip balm contain flavor/fragrance?
    No, it does not contain flavor/fragrance. It contains vanilla fruit extract that exhibits antioxidant properties and moisturizes the lips.

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