What is carmex made out of?

If you’re one of those people who has been using Carmel for a while but have no idea what the heck it’s actually made of, don’t worry. You’re not alone! In this article, we’ll be diving into the ingredients that make up everyone’s favorite lip balm – and hopefully provide you with more insight than just “the stuff in the yellow jar.”

Introduction to Lip Balm

Lip balm is used as a topical ointment to help soothe dry and chapped lips. It’s widely believed that lip balms started showing up on store shelves back in the 1880s when Robert Chesebrough created Vaseline (although technically he created petroleum jelly). But by the 1930s, brands like Chapstick began hitting grocery stores and drugstores across America, inspired by other waxy formulas such as earwax or tallow.

The History of Carmex

Carmex was first developed in 1937 by Alfred Woelbing – yup, just some chap from Milwaukee with an interest in creating something new for his home medicine cabinet. He concocted Carmex after experimenting with different combinations and patents were filed before securing its official release unto commercial market spheres.

Fun fact: Today Carl Woebing III still operates as President over Carma Labs which produces products under Umbrella brand called ’CARMEX’.

The Magic Ingredients In A Jar Of Carmex:

The formula behind Carmine’s tingly goodness isn’t rocket science; it’s good old-fashioned chemistry combining several active ingredients together to bring forth their healing-yet-cooling effect on your cracked pucker—which reminds us: did you know your lips only have three layers? Yup! And unlike skin cells throughout your body where melanin helps protect them against sunburn by turning brown—a protective mechanism—your mouth doesn’t have melanin cells, so changes in temps, wind-beat stress and other environmental factors are always assaults on your lips.

Okay enough science; back to the Carmex formula:

Beeswax & Lanolin

The two key moisturizing ingredients: beeswax and lanolin help keep your chapped pout hydrated. Both work by trapping moisture in, keeping it from escaping out whilst leaving a protective barrier on the lips (useful when you live in south-pole or some similar safe haven for arctic foxes).

### Camphor And Menthol

These two classic Carmellia active ingredients provide that icy-cool sensation when you apply it to your lips. People often love this numbing tingle while others tend to not like it at all. But beyond all of our preferences : the camphor present does hold actual medicinal properties which can aid with treating cold sore outbreaks !

Salicylic Acid

Salycylic acid is commonly found within an array of skin care products as well — including dandruff shampoo! Here’s why: It helps slough off dead skin that falls into moist areas around the nose or where facial hair grows—creating breeding grounds for acne-causing bacteriaand sometimes ugly scars.

When applied topically via carmex – users enjoy smoother plumper looking lips since its mild exfoliating nature works by getting rid of dry flake-y patches we know too well during winter months.

Other Ingredients Found In A Typical Jar Of Carmex:

Aside from those major players listed above there are many more obscure items that make their way into each jar / tube mix :

  • Cetyl esters another waxy emulsifier aka Fatty Acid.
  • petrolatum perhaps not welcome news but carmel contains oil-based extract ensuring smoothness without compromising texture quality
  • flavor oils it doesn’t matter if you buy cherry or mint flavoured Carmex, —you’ll get just that.
  • lanolin alcohol : a rare component used in other beauty products which originates from sheep wool(!).

Controversy On Ingredient Combinations

Always be sure to double-check the label on your lip balm. There is controversy about some commonly used ingredients such as phenol (or carbolic acid), which can lead to skin irritation at higher percentages; Propylparaben and Butylparaben (methylparaben too!) which may have harmful effects on hormone levels since they are estrogenic substances.

Conclusion ?:

While there are many different types of lip balms out there for those looking beyond Carmex’s yellow jar , it’s safe to say this classic standby will not disappoint its fans-certainly not because of the magical ingredient mixtures closely guarded within.

So next time someone asks you “what’s in that little yellow jar?”, go ahead and school them with all your newfound knowledge—and don’t forget: Just one jar lasts up-to 3 months !

Now excuse us while we slather on another coat—winter is coming!

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