Do you smoke? 

Then you probably already have smokin’ dark and crusty lips. 

Non-smokers, raise your hand if you don’t feel the need to use a lip balm until you start overlicking your lips and realise how dry they are.

The skin on our lips is thinner than the skin on our face, so having a little lip care routine is a sensible thing to do. It helps protect your lips from chapping by locking in the moisture.  

The goal here is not to get glossy and pouty lips but to keep them in kissable condition. 

Remember that all balms won’t align with your purpose so here are some of the points to keep in mind while picking the best lip balm for men in India.  

1. Ingredients

Unlike other skincare products, you accidentally ingest the ingredients of a lip balm—while eating, drinking or licking. So look for the product that has ingredients you won’t mind ingesting.

Avoid occlusive petrochemicals like petrolatum. Instead, look for the natural ingredients that can penetrate deep into the skin and start the healing process. 

Ingredients to look forBeeswax: To create a barrier that helps retain moisture.Natural oils and butter: To soften, moisturise and protect lips.

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Ingredients to avoidPetroleum jelly: It may suffocate the skin by preventing oxygen absorptionArtificial colour and added fragrances: These may irritate your skin. Alcohol: It can cause dryness.Camphor: Can cause irritation and dryness.Parabens and other synthetic preservatives: Can cause hormonal disruption.

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2. With Or Without SPF

Sunscreen is one of the most important anti-ageing products. It is wise and highly recommended for Indian men to use a lip balm that contains SPF to prevent the discolouration of lips, especially when you’re going out.

3. Gloss Or Matte

Most men prefer matte lip balms as they hydrate the lips in just the right amount and don’t exactly make them stand out. But if you want to add a little extra shine to your lips, go for the glossy ones.

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4. Tinted Or Clear

A clear lip balm will hydrate your lips and heal them from within. But a tinted lip balm will also add a hint of colour to your lips. It can immediately hide the cracks and the natural colour of your lips until they’re fully repaired and restored. 

It’s best for smokers. Scrubbing before applying the lip balm will give you better results.

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5. Multifunctional Lip Balms 

The general purpose of a lip balm is to make your lips look and feel good. 

But with the change in season, you need a lip balm that does more. You need a stick that can provide intense hydration, skin lightening, has anti-ageing vitamins and healing ingredients like tea tree, olive or almond oil and is free of parabens.  

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The Bottomline

Lip balm may seem like an unnecessary item but it’s easier to understand its importance once you’ve given it a permanent space in your shaving bag. If you don’t already, please start carrying it around.

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