MErlot Lip Balm &
Cinnamon Merlot Lip Plumper
Merlot Lip Balm is formulated to hydrate and heal while adding a smidge of merlot color to the lips. The mix of shea and cocoa butter, carrot infused in argan oil, avocado oil with the addition of rosehip seed oil and vitamin E helps to nourish, protect and heal dry lips while keeping them moist, smooth and soft. Merlot mica, considered a natural colorant, provides the red tint that appears dark, however is less vibrant when applied over the lips. A small amount of carnauba wax helps to thicken the mix while adding extra protection over the delicate skin. Vitamin E brings its own antioxidant properties to the blend. A geranium essential oil is used for a hint of flowery scent as well as its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Cinnamon Merlot Lip Plumper follows the regular merlot lip balm formula with added cinnamon essential oil that stimulates the blood circulation in the skin creating a temporary plumping effect for fuller looking lips.
Shea and cocoa butter.
Carrots infused in argan oil.
Avocado oil. Rosehip seed oil.
Merlot mica. Carnauba wax.
Vitamin E. EO: geranium.
Do not use if allergic to shea butter.
It is disposed to get grainy if exposed to extreme temperature changes.
Cinnamon EO in Plumping Merlot Lip Balm will make lip skin tingle.
A short Guide to Ingredients & Their Benefits
Botanicals
Carrots (Daucus carota) are commonly used vegetables that are cultivated or grow wild. Rich in flavonoids, minerals and vitamin A they are efficient an antioxidant (beta-carotene) and anti-inflammatory agent providing beneficial nutrients and aiding in repairing damaged skin tissue. They are especially suited for treatment of sensitive skin.
CARRIER OILS
Absorbs quickly. Argan oil is gentle, highly moisturizing and recommended for all types of skin in need of deep hydration. Noncomedogenic and will not clog pores. Rich in Vitamins E and A. Has anti-sebum qualities and will naturally reduce excess oil production. Prevents sun damage, soften skin, and reduces fine lines.
Since avocado oil (Persea gratissima) is derived from a fruit it makes an excellent choice for those with tree-nut allergies. It is quite thick and oily with a rating of 3 on the comedogenic scale but works well in softening and hydrating skin and is well suited for easily irritated, dry and sensitive skin. Due to its high concentration of vitamin A, E and D along with proteins, lecithin and essential fatty acids it is a beneficial agent to aid healing of inflamed skin as well as reducing the appearance of aging spots and scars. It is gentle and easily absorbed by the skin.
Rose hips are small bulbs filled with seeds underneath rose petals. They are naturally rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C, B and E and polyunsaturated fatty acids that help to boost skin cells restoration, maintain healthy skin tone and hydration, protect against free radicals, aid in reducing inflammation, decrease scarring and support wound healing.
Cosmetic BUTTERS
Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from the roasted seed of the cocoa bean and has a distinctive sweet cocoa scent. A rich source of vitamin E, antioxidants, omega-3 and fatty acids with skin-soothing properties cocoa butter aids in protecting skin from free radicals while keeping skin hydrated and helping to heal irritated and dry skin, eczema and sunburns as well as reducing stretch marks, discolored skin and scars. It is beneficial for all skin types, including sensitive or hypersensitive skin.
Shea butter is one of the most used emollients in skin care known for a rich texture, high in antioxidants like vitamin A and E, minerals, proteins, and fatty acids. It boosts collagen production while nourishing and softening skin and providing sun protection. It provides relief for skin inflammation and irritation, dry or damaged skin, and improves scaring and other rough skin texture. Caution: Do not use if you have any nut allergies. It is disposed to get grainy if exposed to extreme temperature changes.
Essential Oils
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant and astringent properties make geranium essential oil a perfect agent to use for improving skin appearance and balance, help with hyperpigmentation, healing and regeneration of damaged skin cells, and reducing skin inflammatory conditions like irritations and infections.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is a popular spice and flavoring agent that is rich in antioxidants with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that is also valued for its medicinal uses. As an essential oil, it is quite potent but blends well with many other essential oils and herbs. It should always be used in diluted form. In topicals, it is noted for its ability to stimulate the circulation in the skin by increasing blood flow and bringing oxygen to the surface. As an addition to lip balms, cinnamon essential oil is effective in creating a temporary plumping effect for fuller looking lips.
Additional Ingredients
Carnauba wax is a natural, vegan wax that comes from the leaves of the Copernicia cerifera botanical, a Brazilian palm tree called “The Tree of Life”. It is used as an emulsifying, thickening and skin-softening agent that is compatible with all oils and prolonging a shelf life of products.
Merlot mica is a burgundy-colored metallic mica pigment. Mica is a mineral found in nature and considered a natural colorant for cosmetics, soap, and other formulas. It can also be produced synthetically. In its natural state it comes as sheets or flakes that are ground into a fine sparkly powder in an array of colors from white, black and brown to more vibrant ones like pink, red, yellow, blue and green. Mica powder is non-toxic, safe to use on the skin and complies with the FDA criteria for natural products.
The antioxidant properties of vitamin E are skin nourishing, hydrating and allow for protection from free radical damage, reducing signs of aging, hyperpigmentation and healing of scar tissue. It is also helps to extend the shelf-life of products made with botanical oils.
Each ingredient has a story and unique attributes that are detailed to provide information and to ensure that allergic reaction is avoided.
A patch test of the product is recommended, especially for sensitive skin.
The information provided is purely educational.
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