healing herbs lip balm formula
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Key Actions for Lips
Soothes irritation
Chamomile is rich in compounds like bisabolol and chamazulene, known for calming inflamed or reactive skin. Helpful when lips feel stinging, wind-burned, or irritated from dryness.
Reduces redness
Its natural anti-inflammatory properties help ease visible redness that often accompanies chapped or overexposed lips.
Supports skin repair
Chamomile encourages gentle skin recovery, making it useful when lips are cracked, tender, or stressed from weather.
Comforts sensitive skin
Especially beneficial for people prone to sensitivity around the mouth area.
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Key Actions for Lips
Promotes skin repair
Calendula is well known for supporting the regeneration of dry, damaged skin. Ideal for lips that are peeling, split, or slow to recover.
Deeply soothing
Its resins and flavonoids calm discomfort associated with cracking and environmental damage.
Supports the skin barrier
Helps strengthen the outer layer of skin, making lips more resilient to cold, wind, and dry air.
Gentle antimicrobial support
Traditionally used to help keep compromised skin clean, which is helpful when lips are cracked.
Plantain Leaf (Plantago major), (Plantago lanceolata)
Key Actions for Lips
Draws and soothes
Plantain has a long history as a skin-soothing herb. It helps calm stressed, overworked skin and is useful for rough, wind-chapped lips.
Supports tissue repair
Contains allantoin and mucilage, which help soften tissue and support recovery of cracked areas.
Moisture support
Its mucilaginous (slightly gel-like) nature helps reduce transepidermal water loss, supporting hydration in dry lips.
Helps calm minor irritation
Good for lips that feel tight, itchy, or environmentally irritated.
Comfrey Leaf (Symphytum officinale)
Key Actions for Lips
Rich in allantoin
Allantoin supports skin cell renewal and helps smooth rough, damaged lip tissue.
Encourages repair of cracked skin
Traditionally used for dry, broken skin due to its ability to support rapid surface recovery.
Softens and conditions
Helps improve the feel and texture of rough or peeling lips.
Barrier support
Assists in restoring compromised skin so lips can better retain moisture.
Shea Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa)
Key Actions for Lips
Deep moisturization
High in fatty acids that soften and nourish severely dry lips.
Occlusive protection
Forms a breathable barrier that helps prevent moisture loss in harsh weather.
Supports skin elasticity
Helps lips feel supple instead of tight or stiff.
Naturally soothing
Contains plant compounds that calm dryness-related irritation.
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao)
Key Actions for Lips
Rich protective barrier
Creates a long-lasting seal over lips to lock in hydration.
Softens rough texture
Excellent for smoothing flaky, scaly lips.
Supports skin resilience
Helps protect lips from environmental stressors like wind and cold.
Nutrient-dense
Contains antioxidants that support overall skin health.
Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis)
Key Actions for Lips
Mimics natural skin oils
Jojoba closely resembles human sebum, making it highly compatible and easily absorbed.
Balances moisture
Helps condition lips without feeling heavy or greasy.
Improves softness and flexibility
Prevents the stiff, tight feeling associated with dehydration.
Supports barrier repair
Strengthens the skin’s natural lipid layer, reducing moisture loss.
Overall Formula Benefits for Lips
Together, these herbs and butters help:
Soothe irritated, wind-burned lips
Support repair of dry, cracked, or peeling skin
Restore softness and smooth texture
Strengthen the natural moisture barrier
Protect lips from environmental stress
*These statements have not been verified by the FDA and is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. By purchasing, buyer agrees that they are 18 years or older and are sufficiently educated to use this product in a safe and responsible manner. Buyer agrees to release from liability and hold Grounded Remedies by Phoenix LLC forever harmless in the event of personal injury or harm to self or others, health consequences, accidents, or any other negative consequences resulting from the purchase or ingestion of this product.
Be advised, during hotter months, product may melt during shipping. I do my best to package to avoid this, but I make no guarantee that my efforts will be successful. Purchase is at buyers risk during hotter months and GRbP will not replace or refund if melting occurs during shipment.
