Goddess & Co SHEA MOISTURIZING LIP BALMS

Shea butter lip balm 

 lip lines and aging, relieving sore or dry lips, and healing irritation, sunburn, and small wounds.

My favorite thing about this formula is that it's not just the plumping ingredients that make your lips appear fuller and supple . It’s moist nature  makes a big difference and the shea butter adds to the effect. 

Softens the skin: Because shea butter is an emollient, it hydrates your lips short term and helps soften them over time. If you struggle to put lip color on peeling lips, then shea butter may be just what you need to create a smooth, soft canvas.

1. Creates a protective barrier: This ingredient has also been shown to seal moisture into the skin and protect the skin barrier1. (Yes, your lips have a moisture barrier, too.) One study even suggests it has similar topical effects as ceramides2—or the polar lipids naturally found in your epidermis that are responsible for sealing your skin barrier. Derms like board-certified dermatologist and mbg Collective member Whitney Bowe, M.D., recommends it as an ingredient to help support your microbiome.
2. Adds antioxidants: Shea butter is notably high in vitamin E—a potent and oil-soluble antioxidant that helps to fight free radical damage and oxidative stress (both can lead to physical skin aging). Antioxidants are important components of a high-quality lip moisturizer, as the lip skin develops wrinkles and loses color too. Not to mention, vitamin E as a stand-alone antioxidant is great for the lips too, which we covered in this guide. 
3. Aids in cracks and flakes: There are many reasons for dry lips, but nevertheless having peeling or cracked lip skin can be extremely uncomfortable. For this reason, you want to find products that actually help your lips heal, not just soothe them temporarily. Luckily, shea butter can do just that. In one study researchers found that topical shea butter can improve skin's appearance, immune response, and healing time. Shea butter lip balm is most commonly used to help heal and moisturize sunburned, dry, or cracking lips, as it is said to not only bear anti-inflammatory properties, but is also easily absorbed into the skin.

Shea butter is a natural fatty oil extracted from the nuts of the karite nut, or African shea, tree. This fragrant extract has long been used to treat skin-related ailments including eczema, sunburn, razor rash, and blemishes. As this natural product is said to be very moisturizing, it is not surprising to find that shea butter lip balm is a popular choice for treating dry, cracked, or aging lips. Additionally, shea butter is also thought to contain nutrients said to help heal skin and improve its general appearance.

this product contains vitamin F, more commonly known as essential fatty acid, which is thought to help the skin look more supple and youthful. Another example of the beneficial nutrients in this type of lip balm is vitamin K, thought to help preserve skin elasticity. When used over time, this combination of nutrients is helpful in treating and preventing lip lines and aging, relieving sore or dry lips, and healing irritation, sunburn, and small wounds.

My favorite thing about this formula is that it's not just the plumping ingredients that make your lips appear fuller and supple . It’s moist nature  makes a big difference and the shea butter adds to the effect. this product contains vitamin F, more commonly known as essential fatty acid, which is thought to help the skin look more supple and youthful. Another example of the beneficial nutrients in this type of lip balm is vitamin K, thought to help preserve skin elasticity. When used over time, this combination of nutrients is helpful in treating and preventing lip lines and aging, relieving sore or dry lips, and healing irritation, sunburn, and small wounds.

My favorite thing about this formula is that it's not just the plumping ingredients that make your lips appear fuller and supple . It’s moist nature  makes a big difference and the shea butter adds to the effect. 

Softens the skin: Because shea butter is an emollient, it hydrates your lips short term and helps soften them over time. If you struggle to put lip color on peeling lips, then shea butter may be just what you need to create a smooth, soft canvas.

1. Creates a protective barrier: This ingredient has also been shown to seal moisture into the skin and protect the skin barrier1. (Yes, your lips have a moisture barrier, too.) One study even suggests it has similar topical effects as ceramides2—or the polar lipids naturally found in your epidermis that are responsible for sealing your skin barrier. Derms like board-certified dermatologist and mbg Collective member Whitney Bowe, M.D., recommends it as an ingredient to help support your microbiome.
2. Adds antioxidants: Shea butter is notably high in vitamin E—a potent and oil-soluble antioxidant that helps to fight free radical damage and oxidative stress (both can lead to physical skin aging). Antioxidants are important components of a high-quality lip moisturizer, as the lip skin develops wrinkles and loses color too. Not to mention, vitamin E as a stand-alone antioxidant is great for the lips too, which we covered in this guide. 
3. Aids in cracks and flakes: There are many reasons for dry lips, but nevertheless having peeling or cracked lip skin can be extremely uncomfortable. For this reason, you want to find products that actually help your lips heal, not just soothe them temporarily. Luckily, shea butter can do just that. In one study researchers found that topical shea butter can improve skin's appearance, immune response, and healing time. 
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