Science: L’Occitane Reviews by NvWah_L’Occitane Shea Butter Lip Balm Stick

This product is decent in terms of moisturizing and making lips feel waxy and protected. However, almost one third of the ingredients are fragrant components. Consider this is a lip product which means it’s likely to be licked and ingested, it might not be safe.

Safety alert: Elevated
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient		glycine soja oil is derived from soybeans. It is used as an emollient in cosmetics.
2nd ingredient		butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) is plant-derived lipid that is used as an emollient in cosmetics. It is a natural moisturizing factor.
3rd ingredient		candelilla cera/euphorbia cerifera wax is extract derived from candelilla plants. It's most often used in lip products as a thickening agent and emollient.

Alcohol	Fragrance	Preservative	Allergy	Price	Color Additive	Sun Protection	Suitable Skin Type

Yes	Yes	No	Mid	$10	No	No	All

Moisturizing		Soybean oil, Shea butter
Thickening wax		Candelilla cera/Euphorbia cerifera wax, Copernica cerifera wax

Skin irritation		contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, a fragrant component that is highly irritating and sentisizing to skin. contains limonene which may cause contact dermatitis and is best avoided. contains linalool, fragrant component of lavender. It can be a potent skin irritant, allergen, or sensitizer once it is exposed to air.
Fragrance		Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.

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L’Occitane Shea Butter Lip Balm Stick