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Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick Versus Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment
Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick Versus Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment Detailed comparison of Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick versus Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment. This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Ricinus Communis Seed Oil and Butyrosperm
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Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick Versus Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment Detailed comparison of Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick versus Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment. This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Ricinus Communis Seed Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips. This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Dimethicone and Allantoin to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips. Octyldodecanol Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Beeswax Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax Hydrogenated Castor Oil Panthenol Dimethicone Water Tocopheryl Acetate Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Tocopherol Ascorbyl Palmitate Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Beeswax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate Camphor 0.5% Dimethicone 1.1% Menthol 0.625% Phenol 0.5% Allantoin Ammonium Hydroxide Calcium Disodium EDTA Calcium Hydroxide Cetyl Alcohol Aroma Glycerin Hydrated Silica Lanolin Lauric Acid Paraffinum Liquidum Myristic Acid Oleic Acid Palmitic Acid Paraffin Petrolatum Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Potassium Hydroxide Sd Alcohol 36 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Saccharin Stearyl Alcohol Camphor 0.5%, Dimethicone 1.1%, Menthol 0.625%, Phenol 0.5%, Allantoin, Ammonium Hydroxide, Beeswax, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Calcium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Aroma, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Lanolin, Lauric Acid, Paraffinum Liquidum, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Potassium Hydroxide, Water, Sd Alcohol 36, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin, Stearyl Alcohol Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees to build their honeycomb. Because it forms a protective layer on your skin, it can help lock in moisture and reduce water loss. It is also widely used as a thickener and emulsifier in lip balms and lotions. Research suggests beeswax containing moisturizers can support skin barrier integrity. In comedogenic testing, Beeswax scored a 0-2, which is on the low end. Whether or not a product clogs your pores really comes down to the formula as a whole (not any single ingredient on its own). Cera Alba is the white, bleached form of this ingredient. Just so you know, beeswax is not vegan since it is animal-derived. It cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser. People with a known Propolis allergy also report to have reactions from beeswax. Beeswax's wax esters are derived primarily from palmitic and oleic acid (C16 and C18:1). Both of these fall within the C11-C24 feeding window. The Malassezia yeast can potentially cleave these esters and release usable fatty acids, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. However, not everyone will react to this ingredient. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!