Rosebud Perfume Co. Strawberry Lip Balm Versus Paula's Choice Lip & Body Treatment Balm

Rosebud Perfume Co. Strawberry Lip Balm Versus Paula's Choice Lip & Body Treatment Balm Detailed comparison of Rosebud Perfume Co. Strawberry Lip Balm versus Paula's Choice Lip & Body Treatment Balm. This lip moisturizer is formulated around Petrolatum to hydrate lips. This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Ricinus Communis Seed Oil and Petrolatum to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips. No key ingredients Petrolatum Lanolin Beeswax Fragaria Chiloensis Seed Oil CI 73360 Petrolatum, Lanolin, Beeswax, Fragaria Chiloensis Seed Oil, CI 73360 Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Euphorbia Cerifera Wax C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters Cera Alba Ozokerite Ethylhexyl Palmitate Copernicia Cerifera Wax Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Jojoba Esters Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Bisabolol Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Tocopheryl Acetate Trihydroxystearin Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Lanolin, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Cera Alba, Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Jojoba Esters, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Bisabolol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trihydroxystearin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene 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. Lanolin is a waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing sheep. It is an effective moisturizer that works as both a humectant and emollient. As a humectant, it is able to absorb up to 400% of its own weight in water; this also gives it emulsifying properties as it can help stabilize water-in-oil emulsions. On the other hand, lanolin is able to reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL) by about 20-30%. It can also incorporate into the lipid matrix to surround skin cells and reinforce the skin barrier. This is why you'll see lanolin as an ingredient for heavy-duty moisturizers. You might have seen an "allergy concern" that gives lanolin a bad reputation. The rate of lanolin contact allergy in the general population is estimated to be under 0.5%, and most of these are seen in people with compromised-skin dealing with eczema, atopic dermatitis, or leg ulcers. Healthy, intact skin tolerates lanolin well. Even people who have previously reacted to it test negative on patch tests when the test is done on normal skin. Because lanolin comes from an animal, it is not considered vegan. Sheep secrete lanolin through sebaceous glands to help protect their skin from the environment. Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils. This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin. Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results. The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages. Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies. Petrolatum is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well. It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.