Purple Rain Lip Balm
Purple Rain Lip Balm is formulated to hydrate and rejuvenate lip skin while adding a smidge of purple color that appears dark, however is less vibrant when applied over the lips. The blend of mango and kokum butters, carrot infused argan oil and chamomile infused avocado oil supplemented with rosehip seed oil, organic glycerin, vitamin E and alkanet root powder helps to heal, nourish and protect lips from environmental stressors while keeping them moist, smooth, soft, and radiant. As a natural lightweight humectant, glycerin soothes and supports healing of dry skin and preserves moisture as well. A small amount of carnauba wax thickens 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 lavender essential oils are used for their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties as well as their benefits for healthy and radiant skin. Alkanet root powder is a natural colorant that offers anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits, and the ability to cool skin by absorbing the heat.
Mango and kokum butters.
Carrot infused argan oil. Chamomile infused avocado oil. Rosehip seed oil.
Glycerin. Carnauba wax. Alkanet root powder.
Vitamin E. EO: geranium & lavender.
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.
Test on the small patch of skin as some may experience allergy to lavender.
A short Guide to Ingredients & Their Benefits
Botanicals
Alkanet Root: Alkanet root powder is a dye derived from roots of a plant Alkanna tinctoria of the borage family. It is capable of creating an array of colors from pale pink to purple and is used as natural tint agent for soap and lip balm formulas. Rich in tannins, vitamins and minerals with its natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties as well as ability to cool skin by absorbing the heat, alkanet root is beneficial for detoxification of skin, helping with wound healing and burn scars, offering relief from itching skin, sunburn and providing effective sunblock.
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.
Chamomile: 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
Kokum Butter: Rich, creamy and lightweight plant butter that moisturizes and softens skin. Non-comedogenic and easily absorbed. Beneficial to use with all skin types including acne-prone or sensitive skin. Rich in vitamin E and many powerful antioxidants. Nourishing and soothing properties that are ideal for skin that is dry, inflamed or damaged by radical elements skin. It improves skin cell regeneration, helps to heal wounds, reduces and prevents skin aging, restores moisture and reduces skin inflammation. Kokum butter is identified as the most structurally and chemically stable plant butter along with its ability as a natural emulsifier.
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.
Lavender: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-fungal and analgesic fragrant herb that is beneficial for skin care as it helps to calm and hydrate, heal and reduce skin redness, irritation and infections. It protects skin against free radicals, regulates sebum production and supports the regeneration of new skin cells by improving circulation of oxygen into skin.
Caution: Test on the small patch of skin as some may experience allergy to lavender.
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.
Glycerin, also known as glycerine or glycerol, is a natural humectant derived from plant-based oils that helps retain and preserve natural moisture of the skin, keeping it soft and hydrated while allowing it to breathe. It is non-greasy and well suited for all skin types.
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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