O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair Lip Balm Versus Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick

O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair Lip Balm Versus Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick Detailed comparison of O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair Lip Balm Unscented versus Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick. This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Dimethicone and Petrolatum to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips. This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Ricinus Communis Seed Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips. Beeswax Dimethicone Petrolatum Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) Phenyl Trimethicone Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Polysilicone-11 Sodium Saccharin Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Beeswax, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Phenyl Trimethicone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Saccharin, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Octyldodecanol Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax Hydrogenated Castor Oil Panthenol 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 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. This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients. Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!). Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity. While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize. 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