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Lips burn easily and most balms do nothing about it. This one carries SPF20 from mineral zinc oxide, in a base of organic castor, jojoba and shea.
- Broad spectrum SPF20 from non-nano zinc oxide
- Organic castor, jojoba, shea and cocoa butter to soften and hydrate
- Water resistant, so it holds up in the sea and on the hill
- COSMOS Organic certified and fragrance free
- 100% biodegradable cardboard tube, no plastic
- Vegan and cruelty free
Lips have no oil glands and very little melanin, which is why they chap and burn faster than the rest of your face. A balm with a mineral filter deals with both problems at once.
Zinc oxide provides the SPF20, sitting on the surface and reflecting UV rather than being absorbed. Organic castor oil, jojoba, shea and cocoa butter do the conditioning, and calendula and rosemary extract help calm the skin.
It earns its place year round, not just in summer. Wind and cold do as much damage to lips as sun does.
Made in Spain. The tube is 100% biodegradable cardboard, so there is nothing left to bin.
How to use
Apply whenever your lips need it. Reapply regularly in strong sun, and after eating, drinking or swimming.
Store somewhere cool during hot months. Use within 6 months of opening.
Ingredients
Ricinus communis Seed Oil*, Zinc Oxide, C10-18 Triglycerides, Euphorbia cerifera (Candelilla) Wax*, Simmondsia chinensis Seed Oil*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Theobroma cacao Butter*, Polyglycerin-3, Olea europaea Fruit Oil*, Calendula officinalis Extract*, Silica, Kaolin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract*, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*, (+/-) CI 77007, CI 77491, CI 77499.
(*) from organic farming
What these do
- Zinc oxide: the mineral UV filter giving broad spectrum SPF20
- Organic castor oil: hydrates and softens, the traditional balm base
- Organic jojoba oil: rich in fatty acids and close to the skin's own oils
- Organic shea and cocoa butter: seal in moisture and give the balm its body
- Organic calendula and rosemary extract: soothing, and rosemary helps keep the oils fresh
- CI 77007, CI 77491, CI 77499: mineral pigments, present in very small amounts
Why we love this brand
Sol de Ibiza make mineral sunscreen and little else. Every product uses non-nano zinc oxide rather than chemical filters, skips fragrance and preservatives, and ships in metal or compostable card instead of plastic. COSMOS certification means the organic content is independently checked rather than just claimed.