I love Lipbalms! I panic when I leave the house without one! I can't imagine applying lipstick or gloss without it coz I have super dry lips...Whenever my lips chap badly, I use Carmex during nighttime and the next morning I exfoliate my lips with a toothbrush & a damp cloth. Instantly my lips feel smoother and less chapped!How I wish its available here in Cebu. I kept asking my sister Khytt, who's in Manila to buy for them for me.. =) Love ya sis!EDIT : Its now available here! yey!I'm using 3 Carmex variants.. Read on for more info..
ORIGINAL CARMEX in a JARAvailable since 1937, with over 1 billion jars sold
Original lip-tingling formula
Relieves the symptoms of chapped lips and cold sores
Non-addictive and not tested on animals
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Camphor alleviates pain
Menthol kills germs and relieves discomfort
Phenol gently numbs your sore lips and removes old, dead skin
OTHER INGREDIENTS:
beeswax, cetyl esters, flavor, fragrance, lanolin, paraffin, petrolatum, salicylic acid and theobroma cacao(cocoa) seed butter.
CARMEX MINT CLICK STICK100% natural peppermint flavor in a solid stick
Cool and tingly
Moisturizing lip balm
Non-addictive and not tested on animals
Contains SPF 15 sunscreen
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Octinoxate and Oxybenzone - two sunscreen agents
STRAWBERRY CLICK STICKStrawberry flavor in a solid stick
Moisturizing lip balm
Non-addictive and not tested on animals
Contains SPF 15 sunscreen
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Octinoxate and Oxybenzone - two sunscreen agents
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"MOISTURISES - Carmex lip balm restores the moisture that wind and dry, cold air can suck right out of your lips. One of the moisturizing ingredients in Carmex lip balm is cocoa butter, a natural emollient. Cocoa beans were discovered by the mysterious ancient Mayans. Whatever caused their great civilization to vanish, at least it wasn’t chapped lips. "
"PROTECTS - Carmex adds natural emollients to your lips, while locking in your own body’s moisture to help protect against chapping and cracking. Lanolin, for example, is a natural substance that locks in moisture. The lanolin in Carmex is easily absorbed into the delicate skin of your lips, where it provides a temporary barrier against the drying effects of wind, heat and cold. Also, several of our product varieties include SPF 15 sunscreen to help protect your lips from the sun’s damaging rays. It’s effective protection you can wear every day." armex® lip balm is packed with ingredients specially selected to help heal your chapped, cracked, burned and otherwise abused lips.
" HEALS - Carmexlip balm is packed with ingredients specially selected to help heal your chapped, cracked, burned and otherwise abused lips.Menthol and phenol, for example, both have antiseptic qualities, helping to speed healing by killing germs.
And if you suffer from painful fever blisters, you’ll be glad to know that Carmex helps relieve the symptoms of cold sores."
WHAT CAUSES CHAPPED LIPS?
Lips get chapped because they’re too dry, usually because of exposure to the elements. The usual suspects: dry air, wind, sun, cold temperatures and even dust.
>Tempting as it is, don’t lick your lips when they’re dry—it just makes them more chapped.
> Allergic reactions can cause chapped lips.
> Lips are more easily prone to chapping if your entire body is dehydrated.
What are the not-so-secret ingredients, and what do they do?
Various forms and flavors of Carmex lip balm may include all or some of the following ingredients that moisturize and help heal chapped lips while protecting them from further damage.
Menthol — Kills germs and relieves discomfort.
Derived from oil of peppermint, menthol is a common ingredient in over-the-counter topical products used for respiratory congestion, headache, skin problems and muscle pain. Menthol also has anesthetic properties and helps soothe the discomfort of dry, chapped lips and the pain associated with cold sores. Menthol elicits a cool, refreshing sensation.
Camphor — Alleviates pain.
Camphor is a naturally occurring compound that shares many properties with menthol. The cooling, tingling effect of camphor is similar to that of menthol, and it too acts as a mild local anesthetic and antimicrobial agent against germs. Camphor is also one of the ingredients that relieves the burning, itching and pain associated with cold sores.
Phenol — Kills germs, exfoliates and anesthetizes.
Found in a variety of mouthwashes and sore throat lozenges, phenol is an antiseptic that kills germs and provides a local anesthetic or mild numbing effect. In Carmex, phenol helps reduce the itching and burning associated with dry chapped lips and cold sores. The phenol in Carmex’s lip balms also helps to gently remove old, dry and peeling skin found on very chapped lips.
Lanolin — Softens, lubricates and protects.
Lanolin has an emollient action that protects lips from the elements. Its water binding capacity moisturizes by locking in hydration, restoring softness and elasticity to tender lips.
Cocoa Butter — Moisturizes and protects.
Cocoa butter is extracted from the seeds of the cacao plant. Because of its pleasing fragrance and excellent emollient qualities, cocoa butter is a popular ingredient in many cosmetic and skin care products. The cocoa butter in Carmex lip balm moisturizes lips.
Salicylic Acid — Exfoliates and relieves pain.
Salicylic acid has been used as a pain reliever since ancient times, when a simpler form of the compound was extracted from the bark of the willow tree. Also known as beta hydroxyl acid, salicylic acid improves the overall texture of your lips by promoting very mild exfoliation of the outermost layer of the lip, allowing dead skin cells to slough off and enabling the other important ingredients in Carmex—menthol, camphor and phenol —to more effectively penetrate your lips. Only a small amount—less than 1%—is used in various Carmex lip balm products. Salicylic acid can be found in many skin care products such as cleansers, facial creams and lotions.
Aloe Butter — Helps heal and soothe.
Aloe serves as a water-binding agent for skin. It aids in rapid hydration of dry skin caused by sun burn, wind burn, and general chapping. Research has shown aloe also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial qualities. Aloe butter helps to keep skin smooth and supple and helps sooth burns, cuts and scratches.
Vitamin E — Reduces damaging free radicals.
Vitamin E helps retain moisture and prevents lips from chapping. It reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress such as sun damage. Vitamin E helps heal wounds faster and also increases the efficacy of other active sunscreen ingredients.
Shea Butter — Penetrates to soften dry, cracked skin.
Shea Butter is a plant lipid that is used as an emollient in cosmetics to moisturize and soften skin. It can be very helpful in making dry skin look and feel better because it penetrates to alleviate dry and cracked skin.
Petrolatum — Reduces inflammation and helps heal.
Petroleum jelly, petrolatum and soft paraffin are all names for the same ingredient. It is recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an approved over-the-counter (OTC) skin protectant and is widely used in cosmetic skin care. Topical application of petrolatum can reduce inflammation and help the skin’s outer layer recover from damage (e.g., chapped lips, minor cuts and burns).
MORE THAN JUST A LIP BALM..
Carmex is made for the lips but you can also use it as:
> As an antiseptic for minor cuts, burns and insect bites.
> Relieving the itch of athlete’s foot.
> Drying out pimples for faster healing.
> Softening cuticles.
> Smoothing elbows and knees.
Picture & Product Info taken from CARMEX's Website
*******************A lot of Local & International celebs are a fan of Carmex! I read from Kris Aquino's Magazine that she's also a fan of this (she prefers the Original formula in Click stick packaging.. Cool! =)
Out of the 3 variants I'm using, my Ultimate fave is the Strawberry Stick followed by the Mint variant. Soo yummy! And the Click Stick packaging is a plus for easy application..
The Original Carmex in a jar, really tastes & smells weird.... like medicine! tehehe.. I only used it less than 3x! But whenever I have insect bites, I apply this to the affected area to minimize the itch! LOL! I also don't like the packaging.. I have to wash my hand first before swiping the product on my fingertip..
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Top: Carmex Original in Jar, Carmex Original in Tube
Been using the tube variant for more than a month now and I've used more than half of it. I apply it everynight before I go to sleep. I really love this product and can't live without it. I even stopped using my Smith's Minted rose lipbalm coz I find this more moisturising. Maybe I'm immune to its medicine-like taste and smell (Original variant) coz I've been using Carmex for more than 3 years already.When this tube runs out, I plan to repurchase the cherry flavored one.
Been using the tube variant for more than a month now and I've used more than half of it. I apply it everynight before I go to sleep. I really love this product and can't live without it. I even stopped using my Smith's Minted rose lipbalm coz I find this more moisturising. Maybe I'm immune to its medicine-like taste and smell (Original variant) coz I've been using Carmex for more than 3 years already.When this tube runs out, I plan to repurchase the cherry flavored one.
