Rohto MENTHOLATUM LipCare Medicated Lip Cream 4.5g

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Japanese lip balm, which is referred to as rippu kurimu (lip cream), typically comes in wax, cream, or gel form. Similarly to lip balms from other countries, when regularly applied, it keeps the lips moisturized and free of that uncomfortable chapped feeling. What is lip balm made of? Another super common myth surrounding mineral oil is that it is comedogenic. A 2005 study titled"Is mineral oil comedogenic?" examined this very question and guess what happened? The study concluded that" based on the animal and human data reported, along with the AAD recommendation, it would appear reasonable to conclude that mineral oil is noncomedogenic in humans."

The lip balm provides good moisturization to my lips and keeps them hydrated for pretty long time. It is suitable for sensitive lips also. The hydration lasts on my lips for hours and the formula is healing and it helps to heal my chapped lips well within two-three uses. Though, the hydration lasts for 5-6 hours when my lips are normal and not extremely dry. But in case of very dry and chapped lips, I need frequent reapplications to heal my lips properly. The lasting power of the lip balm is somewhere around 5-6 hours on my lips. In the mean time, it loses its sheen, but still my lips do not feel any dryness since they are already very much hydrated. Overall, I love lip balms from this brand. Pros of Mentholatum Lip Pure Fragrance Free Lip Balm:

Japanese lip balms are usually made from bases such as vitamin E, olive oil, or other natural vegetable oils that are gentle on the skin. Many of them also include other skin-friendly ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and squalane , which are also commonly found in other Japanese skincare products! What Does Lip Balm Do? If you've ever used a skincare, makeup or beauty product that's made your skin look and feel smoother tempoarily - it's likely contained Silicone. They are a popular class of ingredients found in cosmetics due to their smooth, soft, easy-to-spread and smooth properties that help creates an artificial layer/barrier on top of skin or hair (commonly found in conditioners). While it is true that industrial grade mineral oil contains carcinogenic components (so-calledpolycyclic compounds), these are completely removed from cosmetic and food grade mineral oil and there is no scientific data showing that the pure, cosmetic grade version is carcinogenic. The Silicone-free label only includes the most common Silicone ingredients that have indentified been reported by individuals that could potentially cause issues. Inactive ingredients: Mineral oil, ozokerite, petrolatum, lanolin, flavor, menthol, camphor. Indications

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The pros of mineral oilcan be interpreted as cons if we look at them from another perspective. Not penetrating the skin but mostly just sitting on top of it and not containing biologically active components, like nice fatty acids and vitamins meanthat mineral oil does not "nourish" the skin in the way plant oils do. Mineral oil doesnot give the skin any extra goodness, it is simply a non-irritating moisturizer working mainly by occlusivity. Trust us, if something is used for more than 100 years in cosmeticproducts, it hasadvantages. Chemically speaking, cosmetic grade mineral oil is a complex mixture ofhighly refined saturated hydrocarbons with C15-50 chain length.It is not merely a "by-product" but rather a specifically isolated part of petroleum that is very pure and inert.