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Introduction
The lips are a sensitive and vulnerable area of the body, prone to
exposure, wind, and cold temperatures. Lip balms are commonly used to
moisturize and protect the lips, but there I a wide variety of products
various types of lip balms, petroleum jelly-based lip balms are a popular
improving lip hydration and reducing dryness have not been thoroughly
evaluated.
balms improving lip hydration and reducing dryness. This research will
potential risks associated with the use of petroleum jelly-based lip balms.
The findings of this research can help inform healthcare professionals and
consumer about the most effective and safe lip care options, and guide the
development of new care products that meet the needs of individuals with
lips has been a common practice for centuries. In ancient times, various
natural ingredients such as beeswax, honey, and plant extracts were used
to sothe and soften the lips. Today, lip balms are widely available in various
hydrocarbons derived from petroleum. It has been used for over a century as
balm in improving lip hydration and reducing dryness have not been
extensively studied. Some studies have raised concerns about the potential
professionals in selecting the most effective and safe lip care options.
balms have not been thoroughly evaluated. Specially, the following problems
arise:
reducing dryness.
and inflammation.
3. Lack of clear guidelines for selecting the most effective and safe lip
new lip care products that meet the needs of individuals with different
benefits and risks associated with the use of petroleum jelly-based lip
balms.
Hypothesis
the most effective and safe lip care options for their patients. this can
improve the quality of care for individuals with different lip conditions
and prevent adverse reactions associated with the use of lip balms.
informed decisions about the most appropriate lip care products for
their needs and preferences. This can improve the satisfaction and
reactions.
based lip balms and provide a basis for further research on lip care
This chapter includes some brief overview of the purpose and scope of
lip care and common lip conditions, types of lip balms and their ingredients,
Lips are important for various functions such as eating, speaking, and
facial expressions. They are also essential for maintaining the health and
integrity of the oral mucosa and protecting the teeth from mechanical
trauma and bacteria (Di Nardo et al., 2013). However, the lips are highly
Lip balms are tropical products designed to moisturize and protect the
lips from dryness and damage. They can be formulated with various types of
agents, depending on their intended use and the desired properties (Alvarez-
Pérez et al., 2020). One of the most commonly used ingredients in lip balms
a protective barrier on the skin and prevents moisture loss (Woo et al.,
2019).
different lip balm formulations found that a petroleum jelly-based lip balm
was more effective in reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) from the
(2008) said that petroleum jelly-based may have some limitations, such as
the greasy texture, which can be undesirable for some users and the lack of
additional active ingredients that can provide specific benefits such as sun
enzymes, which have been shown to have various health benefits including
proteolytic enzyme found in papaya that has been used in cosmetic and
Saeedi (2019) said that Several studies have investigated the benefits
based lip balms for two weeks resulted in significant improvement in lip