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If you’re dealing with chronically dry lips, you have probably asked yourself why your chapstick isn’t working, even though you’re diligent about reapplying it throughout the day.
The truth is, like many other skincare products, chapstick can either be a hero or a villain in your skincare routine – it all depends on what type of chapstick you’re using and how you’re using it. Therefore, in this article, we will talk about what’s in your chapstick, why it sometimes seems like it is making things worse, and how you can use it to help keep your lips hydrated and smooth.
So, is chapstick a hero or just another industry scam? Let’s find out!
What’s in Your Chapstick?
Although ChapStick is the brand name of a lip balm manufactured by Haleon under the parent company Pfizer, the term is generally used to refer to any lip balm on the market.
And while ChapStick has only been around since the late 19th century, lip balm dates back much further. In fact, ancient Egyptians used a combination of beeswax, olive oil, and animal fat on their lips to protect them from the harsh desert sun and prevent their lips from becoming dry, chapped, and bleeding.
Today, ChapStick still contains a combination of beeswax and other naturally-derived ingredients, as well as some synthetic ones. For example,…
