Peppermint Pucker
Lip Balm
Peppermint Pucker Lip Balm is formulated especially for those allergic to shea butter by blending mango and cocoa butters, carrot infused argan oil and chamomile infused avocado oil supplemented with rosehip seed oil and vitamin E. This nourishing lip balm provides excellent hydration and keeps lips protected and conditioned keeping them smooth and soft. A small amount of carnauba wax helps to thicken the mix while adding a silky feel and extra protection to delicate skin. Vitamin E brings its own antioxidant properties to the blend. Both geranium and peppermint essential oils are used for their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. As a “hot” oil, peppermint EO also adds a slight lip plumping effect with an extra kick of freshness.
Mango and cocoa butters.
Carrot infused argan oil. Chamomile infused avocado oil. Rosehip seed oil.
Carnauba wax.
Vitamin E. EO: geranium.
Mango butter is disposed to get grainy if exposed to extreme temperature changes.
Chamomile belongs to the ragweed family and some people are allergic to ragweed.
Peppermint EO is a “hot” oil and will cause a bit of tingling feeling.
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.
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, skin-soothing rich in powerful flavonoids herb noted for its analgesic abilities to ease inflammation of joints, muscle pain, rheumatism and sprains, and help to heal and calm skin rashes, acne, and eczema. Since it contains flavonoids, including apigenin and quercetin, it is excellent choice to use in skin care to support skin regeneration and collagen production and protect free radical damage.
Caution: Chamomile belongs to the ragweed family and some people are allergic to ragweed.
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.
Mango Butter: Creamy, skin-softening and moisturizing plant butter rich in vitamins C, A and E, fatty acids, salicylic acid and antioxidants that hydrate and nourish skin and protect it from sun damage. Vitamin C component aids wound healing and helps to improve skin complexion, calm redness, even out natural skin tone and lessens hyperpigmentation. Vitamin A component helps to reduce many signs of aging, including wrinkles and improves skin texture and tone. Mango butter’s properties to smooth and soothe are especially comforting for dry, irritated or itchy skin.
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.
Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-microbial, antioxidant. The skin-soothing and skin-calming properties of peppermint essential oil are effective in helping to ease nerve and muscle pain, inflammation, redness and discomforts caused by skin irritations, rashes, blemishes, burns and dryness. It aids in the prevention of damage to the skin from free radicals and restores skin moisture. Due to its strong astringent component, peppermint oil is efficient in removing excess oil from skin, cleaning and keeping it free of bacteria and germs.
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.
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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