Manuka Honey Lip Balm

Key feutures:

✔ Non-Sticky, Lightweight Formula – Glides effortlessly onto lips without feeling heavy.
✔ Long-Lasting Hydration – Keeps lips soft and moisturized for hours.
✔ Naturally Healing & Protective – Ideal for dry, chapped, or sensitive lips.
✔ Everyday Essential – Perfect for wearing alone or as a base under lipstick.

Key benfits:

✔ Antibacterial Healing – Manuka honey naturally soothes and repairs cracked, dry lips while offering antibacterial protection.
✔ Instant Moisture & Hydration – A rich blend of hydrating ingredients deeply nourishes and prevents moisture loss.
✔ Soothes & Regenerates – Helps restore soft, plump lips by soothing irritation and promoting skin renewal.
✔ Protects Against Darkening & Spots – Shields lips from environmental damage, preventing hyperpigmentation and dryness.
✔ Ultimate Lip Care – Perfect for everyday hydration, leaving lips smooth, healthy.

Ingredients breakdown :

💧 Deep Hydration & Moisture Retention:

• 🍯 Manuka Honey – A natural humectant that draws in moisture, hydrates deeply, and supports healing with antibacterial properties.
• 🥥 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride – Derived from coconut oil, this lightweight emollient deeply hydrates and softens lips.
• 🌰 Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) – Packed with fatty acids and vitamins, it nourishes, soothes, and locks in moisture for all-day hydration.
• 🌿 Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) – Provides intense hydration, leaving lips smooth, glossy, and protected from dryness.
• 🐝 Beeswax – Forms a natural protective barrier to lock in moisture and shield against harsh environmental factors.
• 🌴 Lanolin – A powerful natural moisturizer that mimics skin lipids, helping to restore and maintain hydration.

🛡 Protection & Repair:

• 🌟 Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) – A potent antioxidant that protects against free radical damage while deeply nourishing the lips.
• 💦 Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) – Soothes, heals, and helps regenerate delicate lip skin for a soft, healthy appearance.
• 🌿 Carnauba Wax (Copernicia Cerifera Wax) – A plant-based wax that provides a protective layer, helping to prevent chapping and moisture loss.

Research References

1. Manuka Honey

      Antibacterial & Wound Healing: Manuka honey contains methylglyoxal (MgO), which helps fight bacteria and accelerate wound healing.

Legnanga, M.M.M., 2017. The Trapping of Methylglyoxal by Phenolic Acids: Effect on Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity (Master’s thesis, University of Pretoria (South Africa)).

      Anti-Inflammatory & Skin Repair: Reduces oxidative stress, soothes irritated skin, and promotes collagen production.

Hadagali, M.D. and Chua, L.S., 2014. The anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties of honey. European Food Research and Technology, 239, pp.1003-1014.

2. Shea Butter

Deep Moisturization & Skin Barrier Repair: Provides long-lasting hydration and soothes dry skin.
BINTI ZULKIFLI, N.S., SAHUDIN, S.B. and KAHARUDIN, N., 2023. Natural Active Ingredients and Skin Hydration: A Systematic Review. Journal of Cosmetic Science, 74(1).

Anti-Inflammatory & Healing Properties: Contains triterpenes that help with eczema and psoriasis.
Duru, C., The Healing Wonders of Shea Butter.

3. Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Hydration & Skin Barrier Repair: Attracts and retains moisture, preventing dryness.
Metcalfe, C. and Causer, T., 2020. The Inside Story–The Science Behind Active Ingredients.

Healing & Anti-Inflammatory: Reduces redness, irritation, and enhances wound healing.
Oblong, J.E. and Jansen, J.H., 2022. Topical Vitamins. Cosmetic Dermatology: Products and Procedures, pp.420-429.