Now the clocks have gone back, for me Winter is pretty much looming and that means ensuring my skin is properly looked after, especially my lips. So in comes Lanolips 101 Fruities into my handbag and they haven't left since!
Not just designed to be used on the lips, these little beauties can be used on extremely dry skin patches, cuticles, small cuts and bites! How? Well they contain what is called a healing, hydrating, wondrous multipurpose 101 Ointment, which has won many awards! Add to that, each balm has added Vitamin E and a glorious fruit extract specifically chosen for its own unique properties, benefits and of course pleasure.
I have three different varieties with Strawberry, Peach and Apple and given the size of the tube (10g), so they are handy to carry around.
Strawberry Usually strawberries are associated with love & romance, but this powerful little fruit’s main ingredient is alpha-hydroxy acids which helps us slough off dead cells so that new, healthy skin is revealed. Enriched with 100% natural Strawberry and Vitamin E.
Apple
This is my favourite scent of the three and it smells just delightful. Apple is an acidic, rich and full of vitamins. It is also full of antioxidents which act as a natural protector from harmful pollutants. Also enriched with 100% Apple and Vitamin E.
Peach
The peach kernal oil is really light and instantly absorbs as soon as it comes into contact with the skin. Using a combination of vitamins and polyunsaturated fatty acids, it leaves the skin feeling incredibly moisturised, fresh smelling and hydrated. Again it is also enriched with 100% natural peach and Vitamin E.
The texture of these balms is quite thick, but once it comes into contact with the skin, it becomes really pliable and absorbs with gentle massaging. It isn't sticky or tacky to the touch and when I use it on my lips, it makes a great base coat before adding lipstick, perfect for ensuring nothing sticks to any dry skin that might be looming.
Each of these balms are also enriched with Medical Grade Lanonlin which often confuses people. Lanolin is a natural product of the wool industry. It is a substance extracted from the fleece once it has been removed from an unharmed sheep once the sheep have been shorn. It’s vegetarian-friendly. Lanolin is no more cruel to animals than drinking milk, using beeswax, eating honey or even wearing wool. The oils found within lanolin are also extremely similar to those oils we secrete from within our own skin. Within Lanolips the Lanolin is hypoallergenic and can hold over 200% of its own weight of water, acting as a moisture reservoir to help maintain the hydration of the skin.
These balms retail at £7.99 each and can be found via a stockist right here.