# Natural Lip Relief

**By Paula Gallagher** · 2011-02-22

My lips are taking a beating this winter. The dry, cold air was making them scaly, chapped and sometimes painful. Many conventional lip balms contain chemical ingredients like parabens and petroleum. (Look [here](https://www.myvillagegreen.com/blog/archives/category/body-care-beauty/) to learn about why these are bad). Natural lip balms use safer ingredients and can help soothe those sore, chapped lips. Here are some good ingredients to look for: Hempseed Oil: One of my favorites. This oil contains essential fatty acids that hydrate the lips and both seal and coat the lip skin. Aloe Vera: Especially good for wind-burned lips (think skiers and snow boarders), aloe vera can also ease pain and reduce inflammation. Vitamin E: This antioxidant helps regenerate vitamin C in the skin cells and helps with collagen formation. Sweet Almond Oil: A great moisturizer with antioxidant properties to help soothe lips. This is also great for moisturizing after a shower or bath. It is the only thing I have used on my son for a moisturizer since he was born. Calendula: This healing flower is used to calm sunburns and other skin irritations. Essential Oils: Tea tree, peppermint, sweet orange and rosemary have antibacterial and antibiotic properties. So when choosing a lip balm, look for one with few ingredients, so the chance of a reaction is lessened. To find out what Village Green carries, call 1-800-869-9159.

**Tags:** American Academy of Environmental Medicine, Category_Body Care & Beauty, essential fatty acids, essential oils, lip balm, natural

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> Source: [Village Green Apothecary](https://myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/natural-lip-relief)