Lip balm is an essential item in the skincare kit. Typically used to moisturize chapped lips, it also has benefits for other parts of the body. Discover 5 tips to try with lip balm.
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- Tip No. 1: Style your eyebrows using lip balm
- Tip #2: Lip balm to soothe an irritated nose
- Tip #3: Hydrate split ends with lip balm
- Tip #4: Lip balm to stimulate cuticle regrowth
- Tip #5: Prevent blisters with lip balm
Published January 9, 2023,
updated on October 4, 2024,
by
Stéphanie, PhD, Doctorate in Life and Health Sciences
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3 min read
Tip No. 1: Style your eyebrows using lip balm.
The shape of the eyebrows plays a significant role in enhancing facial features. It is possible to customize the eyebrow line to improve the overall facial appearance. Applying a lip balm can help tame unruly hairs. To do this, simply apply it to the eyebrows after plucking. After applying lip balm to the eyebrows, a mascara brush should be used over them. The goal is to lightly brush the eyebrows upwards. This way, the eyebrow line will hold throughout the day.
Tip #2: Lip balm to soothe an irritated nose.
During winter, the nose often becomes irritated due to the cold and common colds. Frequent contact with tissues can irritate and dry out the surrounding skin. To soothe these irritations, it is possible to apply lip balm around the nostrils. Just like with chapped lips, lip balm will alleviate nose irritations and moisturize the skin. Safe for facial skin, it can be used multiple times throughout the day to relieve irritation and reduce skin redness.
Tip #3: Hydrate split ends with lip balm.
Lip balm can also be used on hair. It is effective for taming unruly strands, as well as for moisturizing split ends. On particularly dry hair, applying lip balm to the ends can prevent the formation of split ends and breakage. Simply apply it lightly to the ends, taking care to avoid a greasy effect. This tip can also be applied to normal hair during the winter to prevent breakage.
Tip #4: Lip balm to stimulate cuticle regrowth.
Just like the hands or nails, the cuticles need to be maintained with specific care. Cuticles require particularly nourishing treatments. In case you don't have any cuticle oil or cream at hand, you can use a lip balm. To do this, you need to lightly coat the cuticles as if massaging them. To reap the hydrating benefits, it is recommended to apply the lip balm on the cuticles in the evening before going to sleep.
Tip #5: Prevent blisters with lip balm.
Wearing new shoes sometimes leads to the formation of blisters on the feet. This issue can be prevented with the use of lip balm. Simply apply it to the parts of the foot that regularly rub against the shoes. The balm will reduce the sensations of friction and thus prevent the formation of blisters. In cases where blisters have already formed on the feet, they can be alleviated by applying lip balm. Moreover, lip balm can be used to clean superficial wounds.
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