Lip moisturization has always been important for women and men, but lip balm hasn’t always been a luxury available for that benefit. 

In the following information, you’ll learn more about the lip balm history, how to make your own lip balm, the benefits of the product, and why using this product is so important.

In the early 1800s, Lydia Maria Child wrote the book “American Frugal Housewife.” 

She recommended using earwax as a cracked lips treatment. In 1865, Robert Chesebrough invented, patented, and distributed a product named Wonder Jelly. 

It didn’t attract a lot of attention until an 1872 name change to Vaseline. In the 1880s, Charles Brown Fleet made the very first lip balm.

It didn’t score well with the public and Fleet never made a profit. He eventually sold the formula to his friend John Morton. 

He transformed the candle-like product Fleet designed and created ChapStick. Soon thereafter, Alfred Woelbing developed a lip balm to treat his cold sores. 

He named this lip balm Carmex and sold the product out of his car trunk.

 

 

A few more fun lip balm history facts:

 

– In 1973, Lip Smacker introduced the first-ever flavored lip balm

– In 1991, Roxanne Quimby introduced Burt’s Beeswax lip balm

– In 2000, Abreva introduced the first pharmaceutical over-the-counter lip treatment to treat cold sores

– In 2011, EOS introduced a lip balm in an orb-shaped container. The company is the first to decipher away from the standard tube and jar packaging.

Visit your favorite retailer in-person or online to find lip balm. These days, lip balm is sold just about everywhere we shop. It’s come a long way since the early beginnings. 

Most of us use lip balm multiple times per day. we don’t give a lot of thought into the history of lip balm. With the above information in mind, we can all appreciate lip balm just a little bit more than already.

Many brands offer their version of lip balm these days. Some are better than others, but it is nice that everyone has a selection of products available for lip moisturization.

 

 

 

 

What is Lip Balm?

 

Lip balm is a wax-like substance applied to the lips for moisturization. Lip balm also heals chapped and cracked lips. Each lip balm contains different ingredients. Most common ingredients inside lip balm include:

 

Cocoa Butter: An edible vegetable fat extracted from cocoa beans. Cocoa butter contains natural moisturizing properties and antioxidants.

Shea Butter: Extracted from the African shea tree, shea butter replenishes moisture in the lips. The butter also restores good lip health. It instantly soothes dry, achy lips.

Beeswax: Natural wax produced by honeybees. It serves as a moisturizing agent. Beeswax is non-greasy, but coats the lip in vital protection for longer-lasting moisturization.

Oils: Coconut oil, canola oil, peppermint oil, and sunflower oil are the most common natural oils found in lip balms. They add moisture and/or flavoring to the lip balm.

Honey: Honey comes from bees but is very different from beeswax. Honey contains antioxidants, antibacterial properties, and anti-inflammatory qualities. Honey also tastes great.

 

How to Choose Lip Balm

 

Buying lip balm was easy to long ago. Customers had two major brands of lip balm to pick from and neither offered any flavor choices. Things aren’t that simple nowadays. How can you find a lip balm that meets your needs when so many brands and products promise to be the best your money can buy?

 

When choosing a lip balm, keep the following information in mind:

 

• Look at the list of ingredients inside the lip balm. Many people prefer lip balm made with specific ingredients.
• Brand matters in the lip balm world. Consider products sold by your favorite brands first, but don’t hesitate to learn more about newcomers.
• Determine how much money you’ll spend for lip balm. Some of the better products can be costly, but the average price is about $5 per container.

 

Read online reviews about lip balm for more information about the different products available. Ask for recommendations from friends, family, and social media acquaintances. Or, take matters into your own hands and DIY. Tons of people now make their own lip balm and love every second of the process.

 

 

 

 

 

How to Make Lip Balm

 

Many people leave lip balm sitting on the shelf and DIY instead. Making your own lip balm is inexpensive and fun. You also pick and choose the ingredients that go inside your lip balm. It’s a fun project to do with the kids or on a lonely Saturday afternoon.

Gather all the supplies needed to make your own lip balm before starting. Plastic tubes/containers are especially important. You’ll put the finished lip balm inside the containers. With these containers, making tubes of lip balm for each member of the family is simple!

You’ll also need several other ingredients depending on the type of lip balm you’re making. This includes the ingredients on the list above. Find tons of simple DIY lip balm recipes online; choose your favorite and make a whole year’s supply of lip balm! Or, start small if you prefer. You’ll master the art of making lip balm in no time and can then increase the quantity that you make.

Once you’ve gathered all the ingredients, you’ll place them in a pot on the stove, mix them together, and viola! You’ve made lip balm yourself! Of course, making lip balm requires a few more steps, so follow your recipe precisely to perfect your lip balm. Once you get the hang of it, tweaking the recipe to your specifications.

Learn how to make lip balm and give them as stocking stuffers, provide to family and friends, or start your own lip balm company! You can make a little or you can make a lot. What’s for certain is that dry lips no longer concern anyone in your life when you DIY!

 

Lip Balm Benefits

 

Lip balm prevents chapping and moisturizes the lips. But, those two benefits only begin to describe the many perks offered to users. What can you expect from a regular lip balm application? Among the many other lip balm benefits:

• Use before applying lipstick to lock-in the color for all-day hold.
• Out of lotion or moisturizer? Grab your lip balm! It moisturizes the hands and skin as well as the lips.
• Reduce cold sore outbreaks and flare-ups
• Inexpensive, easy-to-make yourself
• Prevents lips from cracking during the winter
• Reduce or eliminate flaking/dry skin on the lips. Lip balm keeps lips moisturized and beautiful!

 

This list includes only some of the lip balm benefits users enjoy. It is a versatile product with so many uses. You can be certain that lip balm is a product that you’ll appreciate in more ways than one.

 

 

 

 

Who Should Use Lip Balm?

 

Everyone can apply lip balm to their lips to moisturize and soften them. Lip balm is safe for kids and for adults. You can even find lip balms specially made for kids if you’re worried about traditional products. If you are prone to dry, chapped lips, keep a tube of lip balm readily available. Dry, chapped lips often burn or hurt. Lip balm can ease some of this discomfort. Apply lip balm any time your lips feel dry or like they need a dose of moisture.

 

How to Avoid Dry, Chapped Lips

 

Before closing, we offer a few helpful tips to help prevent dry, chapped lips. Keep your lips soft and moisturized year-round with these tips.

• Don’t lick your lips!
• Are you a mouth-breather? Close your mouth. The moisture will dry out your lips!
• Use lip enhancers cautiously. They contribute to chapped lips as they interfere with the blood vessels.
• Use a humidifier in your home. It cleans the air and keeps your skin, including your lips, moisturized!
• Choose the right lip balm. Each lip balm contains its own set of unique ingredients. Read labels well to find the best product for your lips. Better yet, why not DIY and make your own lip balm?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everyone needs lip balm to lock-in the natural moisture in the lips. Whether you DIY or purchase a lip balm from the local beauty or drug store, make sure this product is readily available to use at all times.