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Stay moisturized this Ramadhan with these five lip balms
The lack of liquid intake during the fasting month can lead to dry lips. We've picked out five lip balms to help you avoid dry and chapped lips during Ramadhan.
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Lip balms help to nourish dry lips and keep them moist for hours. (Shutterstock/-)
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he lack of liquid intake during the fasting month can lead to dry lips. We've picked out five lip balms to help you avoid dry and chapped lips during Ramadhan.
- Oriflame Sweden Tender Care Protecting Balm
The Tender Care Protecting Balm from Oriflame Sweden is really a multipurpose balm. First launched in 1980, the formula has stayed the same until today. Consisting of beeswax and vitamin E, the balm can be applied to your lips, elbows, face, cuticles, or any other area that needs extra moisture. It soaks into your skin well, so frequent reapplications are not needed. The lip balm is available in several flavors: original, blackcurrant, vanilla, coconut, caramel, cherry, honey and rose. Prices start from Rp 37,000 ($2.77).
- Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Original
If you have severely dry and chapped lips, use Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Original. It is a 100-percent pure petroleum jelly that is beneficial for protecting your dry skin by locking in moisture. The multipurpose balm is also useful for eyelashes, dry skin, burnt skin, or minor cuts. It has a soft and slightly oily texture that will not clog your pores. Prices start from Rp 60,000.
- Palmer’s Dark Chocolate & Peppermint Lip Butter
Palmer’s Dark Chocolate & Peppermint Lip Butter is effective on your lips. It's formulated with pure cocoa butter, vitamin E and petroleum to soften and soothe your dry and chapped skin. You may feel a little tingle on the first application, but it's a sign of the formula working to protect your dry lips. Prices start from Rp 70,000.
(Read also: 5 local lipstick brands to try)
- Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm
Stay fresh and moist with Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm. The product brings a hint of freshness to your lips and comes in six sheer colors: Zinnia, Pink Blossom, Hibiscus, Rose, Red Dahlia and Sweet Violet. Formulated with shea butter and botanical waxes, the tinted lip balm will keep your lips moisturized for eight hours. It's great for daily use. Prices start from Rp 110,000.
- Anna Sui Rouge Jar
At first glance, the Anna Sui Rouge Jar may appear to be just another clear, colorless lip balm. However, when you apply it, your body heat changes the balm into shades of pink. It has a gel-like texture with non-sticky features. To help protect your dry lips, it contains oils and long-lasting moisture. It comes in unique packaging and features Anna Sui’s signature scent. Prices start from Rp 200,000. (asw)
