This post was most recently updated on July 25th, 2023
Introduction
Some children may experience dry, cracked lips, or even bleeding during the winter season.
This makes the child’s lips hurt and uncomfortable.
To solve this problem, many mothers decide to use lip balm. However, lip balm for children is not a safe product, as you think.
Parents(especially those who became for the first time) are always worried about what may or may not be happening to their children.
Sometimes children with a runny nose or falling can also make parents worried about fever.
Being a parent for the first time, you will have a lot of nameless worries coming to mind, but it’s essential to know how to deal with these problems.
Among the troublesome problems of your baby, there is dryness, cracked lips.
What causes young lips to be dry and cracked?
Many factors cause young lips to be dry and cracked. The first to mention is the weather. Not only the cold season but the summer heat or the change of weather can also cause this situation. Your baby’s lips will become dry, cracked, and even bleed.
Besides, the reason why children have cracked lips may also be because they often lick their lips.
Skin that is too moist and soft will cause the lips to crack easily. Also, a cold and stuffy nose may be the reason for this type of cause.
Not only that, but there are several other serious causes such as dehydration or an allergy to food or objects that children come into contact with.
Many people think this is not important because the young lips will heal over time.
But some others are too worried and use lip balm for children. However, these lipsticks are not the right choice because they are not safe for children.
What does “lip balm for children” usually contain?
The main ingredients in lip balm are arachidyl propionate, camphor, aroma, isopropyl linoleate, isopropyl myristate, lanolin, etc. Camphor is a common ingredient in lip balm.
However, if a child swallows a small amount of camphor, it can be fatal. Not only that, but camphor also irritates the digestive system and the central nervous system after ingestion. Nausea, vomiting, and epilepsy are common symptoms if a child has camphorosis.
Does lip balm really help in the treatment of dry and cracked lips?
Wait and analyze the condition of your child’s lips after applying lip balm because your baby’s lips will be dry again and cause him to use more times for sure.
Fragrances are a familiar ingredient in lip balm. But did you know that 95% of the ingredients used to make this substance are synthetic compounds derived from petroleum such as benzene, aldehydes, and many other toxins?
At present, there are very few scented products that are made up of natural scents. Applying lip balm with these artificial ingredients and chemicals are dangerous because they can be partially swallowed.
Lanolin is a more natural ingredient than the rest. It is derived from wool. This product is often found in lubricants, shoe polishes, and rust inhibitors. Also, it is widely used in cosmetics such as nipple cracking creams, commonly used by nursing mothers. Although it has been shown to be effective, be careful because your child may have an allergic reaction to this ingredient.
That’s why Lip balm for children is not a safe option. So why not make your own at home with baby-safe, natural ingredients?
The formula is easy to follow, but you should still carefully review the ingredients to make sure your child is not allergic to any of them.
Simple formulas to make lip balm for children
Ingredients:
- Beeswax.
- Coconut oil.
- Honey.
- Vitamin E pills.
- Essential oils (optional).
- Beeswax is the main ingredient. It will act as a moisturizer, but the most crucial role of this ingredient is that it helps to create the shape of lipstick so you can use it more easily.
- Coconut oil does not help soften and moisturize the lips, but it activates the fat on the skin, helping to moisturize the lips.
- Honey helps keep skin hydrated.
- Vitamin E is good for the skin. This is the type of vitamin that the skin uses most.
Amount/Quantity: 1 tablespoon of beeswax, one tablespoon of coconut oil, a little honey, and two tablets of vitamin E.
Method: Melt the wax, add coconut oil, honey, and two capsules of vitamin E. Add to the container, let it to be cool and use it.
Conclusion
If you do not have time to do, you should not use lip balm, but use natural products such as virgin coconut oil. If you are breastfeeding, you can try feeding your baby more often. This not only helps to reduce discomfort or dehydration but also helps to prevent dry lips.
Use products that are right for your child. Before using such type of products, consult your doctor for safety.
