It’s no secret how wasteful the beauty industry is. Every year, up to 120 billion units of cosmetic packaging end up in landfills — including lip balm. Despite being one of the most common cosmetics we all keep in our bags, it’s not easy to use up an entire tube — whether you lose it, drop it, or it expires before you hit the bottom of the tube. Ultimately, this means a ton of lip balm gets wasted all the time. And what does lip balm do? While it’s terrific for moisturizing and soothing dry lips, that’s not all this wonder product is good for. So if you’re looking for a way to maximize your product, we’ve got some surprising benefits of lip balm you should know about. 

Benefits of lip balm (that don’t involve your lips)

Softens cuticles

The pandemic has made us all serial hand-washers (and rightfully so!), but this means that dry, cracked cuticles are unavoidable. Not everyone has the luxury of getting weekly manicures, so an easier, cheaper fix would be to use your trusty lip balm to soften and smooth the skin around your nails. This way, you also prevent peeling, split cuticles. 

Moisturizes dry patches

We’ll let you in on a not-so-secret: the best lip balm has many of the same ingredients as body lotion — such as coconut oil, shea butter, and olive oil. All ultra-hydrating, nourishing ingredients that work just as well on your body as your lips. So if you have dry patches around your body, you can definitely slather on a bit of lip balm as a spot treatment. 

Tames flyaway hairs and frizz

Want to tame your frizz and flyaway hairs on-the-go? Simply take your lip balm, rub some on your fingers, and smooth it down your hair. Enjoy your sleek hairstyle! If you’re looking for something more moisturizing and ideal for hair, we’d recommend our own Hair Serum — a lightweight leave-in formula that smooths hair, enhances shine, and more. 

Styles your eyebrows in place

Have unruly eyebrows that you like to style? Ditch the brow wax or gel — lip balm is all you need! Take a bit of balm on your fingers and rub them along your brow hairs, shaping it however you want. You can even take a spoolie to set and style it even more.

Cleans up excess make-up

When you’re putting on mascara, it’s difficult to avoid getting some make-up on the skin around your lashes. But don’t fret, it’s easy to clean up with just a bit of lip balm. So take a cotton swab, rub some lip balm on it, and dab it onto the excess make-up that you want to erase. The nourishing oils in the formula should loosen up the mascara and make it easier to clean up. Just remember not to use a minty lip balm brands so your eyes don’t sting! 

Finding the best lip balm

There are some lip balm brands that actually leave your lips even drier. This is because they only contain humectants (like hyaluronic acid and glycerin), which end up pulling moisture from your lips. So if you’re looking for the best lip balm for dry lips, dry skin, and other uses, you’ll want to look for moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil, and olive oil. At J&L Naturals, we’ve got the best organic lip balm that’s good for you, and the planet. It’s packed with vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants, and free from parabens and preservatives. Plus, with six flavors to choose from, there’s a lip balm for you. And now that you have so many uses for them, your lip balm will never have to go to waste again. 

Shop sustainable lip balm and more ethical essentials now on jnlnaturals.com. 

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