"Our luxurious, lip softening balms provide a continuous protection again the elements. They are made from EITHER Emu OR Agran oil. They both contain aloe vera and tea tree infused with avocado and sweet almond oils in a natural beeswax base. We do NOT incorporate any fragrance or flavors. You will notice an immediate soothing and moisturizing effect to your dry cracked lips. Earth to Body’s Lip Balms are a natural alternative to providing superb lip protection, and have a natural SPF of 10.” Earth To Body
Both oils have unique properties to make it an excellent support vehicle for other ingredients to help nourish the skin. They combat drying effects of cold and artificial heat and protect lips from the drying effects of sun and weather. In the lip balm the oil helps to bring immediate relief to dry, cracked and chapped lips, sealing in long lasting moisture. They contain no drying chemicals often present in commercial lip balms.
Sweet Almond Oil Sweet Almond Oil (prunus amygdalus dulcis) is rich in minerals, vitamins and proteins. It is an excellent lubricant that is softening, revitalizing and nourishing to the lips.
Avocado Oil Avocado Oil (persea gratissima) contains vitamins A, B, and D and is rich in lecithin. It penetrates the upper layers of the skin and has beneficial effect on dry skin.
Shea Butter Shea Butter (butyrosperum parkii) is from the wild shea trees of Africa. It is known for its cosmetic properties as a moisturizer and emollient. It can soothe dry, cracked lips.
Aloe Vera Aloe vera (aloe barbadensis) The soothing properties of Aloe Vera are ideally suited to caring for lips, protecting the lips against the sun and wind.
Beeswax Beeswax has a thick texture and makes a wonderful base as a moisturizing lip balm. It is used as an emollient, thickener, and emulsifier.
Lavender Lavender (lavendula angustifolia) is extracted from the flowering tips of the shrub and has a sweet, crisp scent. It tones, hydrates and freshens. Lavender is beneficial for all skin types, particularly oily and/or blemished, sensitive skin.
Tea Tree Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia) provides a protective coating against cold, wind and sun damage. Excellent soother for dryness.
Lime oil Lime oil (citrus aurantifolia) has a fresh, sweet, citrus peel aroma and is a non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing.
Lemonseed Extract Lemonseed Extract (citrus medica limonum) is a bio-citrus extract acting as a natural preservative.