In short, yes. You may have heard about safety concerns relating to petroleum jelly (a common ingredient in lip balm) and carcinogens, but all lip balms sold in the UK meet strict EU safety standards. How the GHI tests lip balms In our biggest beauty test yet, involving the most testers and products we've tried to date. Nearly 1,400 women swiped and pouted their way through 61 brands of lip balms to find the most effective lip treatment. We asked them to assess ease of use and how well the balm hydrated and protected their lips from dryness Our testers also looked into greasiness and how often they needed to reapply the balm throughout the day. In the GHI beauty lab, we measured how effective each balm was at maintaining the protective moisture barrier of the skin over a six-hour period after applying the product. Our Skin Food range intensively nourishes dry skin with the power of nature. Natural oils and extracts from certified organic plants protect and nourish dry skin, leaving your body and face naturally soothed. When shopping for the best hydrating lip balms, Dr. Hayre recommends looking for products with “antioxidants such as vitamin E or vitamin C, and some hyaluronic acid to aid in hydration.” In addition to the ceramides, petrolatum, squalane, and shea butter mentioned above, Dr. Kunin adds that lip balms with glycolic, lactic, or lactobionic acids are also good. As for your morning routine, Dr. Hayre recommends using an SPF lip balm during the day, which should contain “zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to further protect the lips from damage.” What is the difference between lip balms, lip oils, and lip masks? Weleda is the original green beauty brand and world’s No.1 producer of certified natural skincare and holistic healthcare products, organically growing plants and creating natural health and beauty products in harmony with nature and human beings since 1921. Weleda has set the standard for ethical business, and its commitment to sustainability is recognised in B Corp certification and UEBT certification for sourcing with respect.

The Skin Food range is microbiome-friendly, since it helps to restore the skin’s protective barrier, with organic rosemary, calendula and chamomile extracts. Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lanolin, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Glycerin, Viola Tricolor (Wild Pansy) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Alcohol, Water (Aqua), Fragrance (Parfum)*, Limonene*, Linalool*, Geraniol* Nearly a century after the launch of our iconic Skin Food Original, we are delighted to introduce a new Skin Food Face range. Since 1926, Skin Food has become a firm favourite with makeup artists, celebrities and beauty experts alike. Now a viral TikTok sensation appearing in over 99 million searches, Skin Food is a beauty staple with one tube selling every 10 seconds. When dry, chapped lips trouble you, whip out the little green tube and put Skin Food Lip Balm to work. Our lip balm with botanical extracts nourishes your lips with natural oils and waxes, soothing and repairing dry lips.Lip balms can deliver a variety of moisturizing agents, ranging from shea butter and squalane to hyaluronic acid,” Audrey Kunin, MD, a dermatologist and the founder of DERMAdoctor tells SELF. “Ideally, in addition to hydrating [the skin], a lip balm will also help repair dry lips. This can involve the inclusion of mild exfoliating ingredients (think AHAs or PHAs) that help lift away dead or dry skin, or ceramides that repair the natural skin barrier.” Additionally, an occlusive ingredient, like petrolatum or shea butter, will protect the lips and help them retain moisture, Nicole Hayre, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of the Cosmetic Dermatology Center in McLean, Virginia, tells SELF. What are some hero ingredients to look out for in lip balms?