Do you know that lip gloss does even more than make your lips pop and shine? Natural lip glosses are distinctively made from natural ingredients whose medicinal properties, when put together, improve one’s lips’ health.
This article covers three of the main components used in creating natural lip gloss and its associated benefits. Firstly, we will find out about some of the different types of lip glosses available before finally getting back to the three main ingredients found in lip glosses.
Types of Lip gloss
There are a few variations of lip gloss, all for different purposes. So, if you’re going for that classic 90’s shimmery look, then the shimmery lip gloss will do; if you’re looking for something a little more natural that won’t add too much colour, then the sheer gloss is the way to go. Then again, if it is the colour that you want, the tinted gloss comes in many colours and shades. Well, should you feel like a little sparkle in your lip gloss, there are also glitter lip glosses on the market.
Three Key Ingredients of Lip Glosses
Lip glosses may differ based on the brand and type you use, but still, these three main ingredients are usually found in most lip glosses:
1. Emollients
Emollients are the oils that give lip gloss its signature shiny and slick texture. They also act as moisturisers. They may be synthetic or natural. Natural is preferable because, though it is slightly expensive, natural oil like coconut oil has several health benefits for your lips apart from being a moisturising agent since, due to its natural anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and healing properties, all combined, ensure your lips are shiny and healthy.
2. Waxes
Usually, waxes are mostly found in lipstick and not lip gloss, but there are a few that do contain wax. Wax acts like a medium that helps to mix other ingredients and also a thickener that keeps the lip gloss from dripping when you apply it. So, the next time you have a product that sticks and lasts a little bit longer, that lip gloss probably contains wax.
3. Colour and Fragrance
Some people don’t like colour in their lip gloss, but for those who do colours and tints are usually mixed into most lip gloss products to give it a signature look. All colouring agents, such as fruits and dyes, must be approved by the FDA (food and drug administration). To achieve that glittery look, most companies use mineral deposits like iron oxide for colour. For fragrance, most of the time, after mixing all the ingredients in a lip gloss, it might end up smelling really weird. So, usually, companies add fragrances or sweeteners to their products.
Final Thoughts
Hopefully, with this article, you now understand what three main ingredients are found in the lip gloss you put on every morning. Regardless of the cost, choosing a natural lip gloss is preferred because you are avoiding harmful chemicals while also enjoying its added health benefits, which keep your lips moist, soft, and healthy.
