Nourishing and Brightening Lip Balm Formula

Dear Member,

Regarding your request for a lip balm with comprehensive properties including nourishing, reducing dry/chapped lips, reducing darkness, providing long-lasting moisture without stickiness or white cast/flakes, and usable as an overnight mask/primer, I recommend a formula using Water Balm™ as a base, as suggested by the staff, and adding ingredients to reduce darkness.

Lip Balm Formula (Adapted from Water Balm™ sample formula)

Part 1: Oil Phase

• Petroleum Jelly 56%
• Shea Butter 15%
• Beeswax (Natural) 10%
• Water Balm™ 5%
• Azela-Lip™ 1%

Part 2: Water Phase

• Glycerin 5%
• Water 4.9%
• Vitamin B3 (Safe-B3™) 1%
• Panthenol (Vitamin B5) 2%
• Phenoxyethanol SA 0.1%

Total: 100%

Key Ingredient Properties:

• Water Balm™: Helps emulsify the water phase into the oil base, allowing for higher inclusion of water-soluble active ingredients in the balm without separation.
• Petroleum Jelly, Shea Butter, Beeswax: Form the main balm structure, providing occlusion to retain moisture and reducing dryness/chapping. Shea Butter specifically helps nourish and soften the lips. Beeswax adds structure and barrier properties.
• Glycerin, Panthenol (Vitamin B5): Humectants that draw moisture into the lip skin, improving hydration and reducing dryness. Vitamin B5 also aids in skin repair.
• Azela-Lip™: A key ingredient specifically targeting lip darkness by affecting melanin production. Suitable for lip products.
• Vitamin B3 (Safe-B3™): Supports skin barrier function and offers mild brightening properties.
• Phenoxyethanol SA: Preservative to prevent microbial growth.

Instructions:

1. Combine the oil phase ingredients (Petroleum Jelly, Shea Butter, Beeswax, Water Balm™) and heat to approximately 80°C, stirring until all ingredients are melted and combined.
2. Combine the water phase ingredients (Glycerin, Water, Vitamin B3, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol SA) and mix until clear.
3. Slowly pour the water phase mixture into the hot oil phase (around 80°C) while stirring or blending rapidly until well combined.
4. Turn off the heat and continue stirring or blending at low speed.
5. When the mixture cools below 40°C, add Azela-Lip™ and stir or blend until fully dispersed.
6. Continue stirring or blending until the mixture cools and begins to thicken. Pour into your containers and let it cool and set completely into a balm texture.

This formula will help nourish dry and chapped lips, provide long-lasting moisture, and help brighten dark lips. It can be used for daily care, as an overnight mask, or as a primer before applying colored lipstick.