Lip Balm With Aloe Vera

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A gel that's found in the leaves of the cactus-like aloe plant, aloe vera has a number of properties that make it a popular ingredient in many cuidado de la piel products. In addition to moisturizing and hydrating your skin, aloe vera works as an anti-inflammatory agent, which can help soothe irritation from windburn and rashes.  

Moisturizing is particularly important in lip care. Most of your skin contains oil glands that create natural moisturization, but since the skin on your lips has no such glands, it's easy for that skin to dry out without a little help. While it's possible to harvest aloe gel yourself if you have access to mature aloe plants, it's much easier to purchase products that contain aloe vera.

When used in a lip balm treatment, aloe vera is usually mixed with other ingredients because its texture is a bit too slippery for standalone use. Petroleum jelly, coconut oil and beeswax are all commonly paired with aloe vera in lip balm; they help thicken the lip balm so that it's easier to apply. 

Some top-rated lip balms with aloe vera gel include: 

• Nivea 2 in 1 lip balm and scrub contains vitamin E in addition to aloe vera. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that can help protect cells from damage, thereby contributing to younger-looking skin.  

• Vaseline Lip Therapy has a formula based on aloe vera and petroleum jelly that works to create a protective barrier on your lips, helping to seal in moisture and provide extra defense against chapped or windburned lips. 

• Sun Bum Cocobalm lip balm features a mix of aloe and coconut oil, another antioxidant with moisturizing and hydrating benefits.  

CVS offers the aforementioned aloe lip balms among a wide selection of belleza y facial skin care products. Other products made with aloe vera include shaving cream, hand sanitizer and soap.