Abstract

K. Deekshitha⃰⃰ , U. Srinivas, Vikyathi, A. A. Mishra and H. Ramya

ABSTRACT

Cosmetics are incredibly in demand since historical time. These days focus shifted more towards naturally derived cosmetic products. Among all cosmetic products, lip balm formulations are most widely used to enhance the beauty of lips and add glamour touch to the makeup. Lip balms offer a natural way to maintain and promote healthy lips. Current cosmetic lip products are based on use of enormous chemical ingredients with various side effects. Hence in this work, an attempt has made to study natural ingredients used to formulate natural lip balm. This article reviews on the essential ingredients used for natural lip balm along with their merits and limitations. The natural lip balm can made using naturally occurring base, oils, extract, color and flavoring agents which can be evaluated for their resistance to temperature variations, pleasant flavor, and smoothness during application, adherence and easy intentional removal, etc Cosmeceuticals are the ingredients that have medicinal properties that benefits topical action and also provide protection against degenerative skin condition. The present work was carried out by using these ingredients that have less side effects. Products used to protect lips rather than to decorate them are well known as lip balms. They form an adherent, moisture resistant film of oily substances.