Today in Russia and the world, French, Japanese, Italian, Korean cosmetics are popular. What about Indian? We want to introduce the Himalaya Herbals company to the reader. One of its products is very popular in Russia - lip balm. Let's see how this tool differs from hundreds of similar products, how safe its composition is, what effect the customers noticed from the use of the tool.
Lip balms from the Indian manufacturer
Manufacturer Himalaya Herbals reports that his brand balms moisturize and gently nourish the skin of the lips. They help to avoid its dryness, the appearance of wounds and cracks. Therefore, the product is ideal for lip care in the winter season.
Also on the official website it is reported that balms do not include preservatives and dyes. The active components of the funds are only of plant origin. But buyers in reviews of Himalaya Herbal lip balms, unfortunately, claim the opposite (we will present their opinion further).
Assortment of balms
The following items are on sale today:
- "Strawberry Shine" (4 ml). Rich in vegetable oils. The cost of an official representative is 120 rubles.
- Lip balm (10 ml). The product not only nourishes the skin, but also protects it from overdrying. The cost is 70 rubles.
- Intensively moisturizing stick balm with cocoa butter (4 ml). Nourishes the skin of the lips, prevents the formation of peeling. The cost is 120 rubles.
- Nutritious stick balm with wheat germ oil (4 ml). Nourishes the skin of the lips, prevents the formation of dryness and cracks. The cost is 120 rubles.
We will get to know each tool in more detail.
"Strawberry Shine"
The manufacturer emphasizes that this balm is rich in natural oils, but at the same time does not contain artificial colors, mineral oils and preservatives. However, the authors of reviews of Himalaya Herbal balms find the content of more harmful components. But more on that later.
The tool is able to provide long-lasting hydration and protection of the lips, gives them a beautiful glossy gloss and a pleasant strawberry tint. Protects and protects from the negative effects of the sun, wind, low temperatures. The result is juicy and soft sponges.
The composition of two active natural components:
- Strawberry seed oil. It has an antioxidant effect, moisturizes the skin.
- Apricot kernel oil. Soothes irritated skin, prevents cracking.
Using the product is simple: apply to the lips as needed.
Classic LIP BALM
The product is intended for dry and normal skin of the lips. Nourishes it, protects from drying out. The balm contains vegetable oils, according to the manufacturer, does not contain mineral oils, artificial preservatives and dyes.
The active ingredients here are plant:
- Leaves of Raitya. Anti-inflammatory effect.
- Coconut Oil The component softens the skin of the lips.
- Castor oil. An excellent remedy for inflammatory processes on the skin, mucous membrane.
- Wheat oil. Skin nutrition, protection from drying.
- Carrot seed oil. Natural UV filter.
The manufacturer also publishes the composition of the balm: petroleum jelly, mineral oil, ceresin, microcrystalline wax, cetyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, carrot seed oil, castor oil, coconut oil, wheat germ oil, ratiya extract, flavor, dimethicone.
The tool is used as needed.
Stick Balm with Cocoa Butter
Moisturizes and softens lips, protects them from negative natural influences. The tool also soothes irritated lip skin, prevents the formation of cracks. Its action is based on the effect of the following natural components:
- Cocoa Butter (Rich in Vitamin E). The substance moisturizes and soothes the skin.
- Shorea oil. Natural antioxidant. Additionally softens the skin.
The composition of the product is as follows: coconut oil, beeswax, stearyl behenate, hydrogenated castor oil, cocoa theobroma oil, flavor, tocopherol, shorea seed oil.
The tool is used as necessary.
Stick-balm with wheat germ oil
These products of Himalaya Herbals nourish the skin of the lips, prevent their dryness, as well as the formation of cracks, inflammations. Provides long-lasting hydration and protection.
The active components of the product are as follows:
- Carrot seed oil. Natural UV filter.
- Wheat germ oil (a natural source of vitamin E). It softens and nourishes the skin.
Imagine the composition of the product: coconut oil, beeswax, hydrogenated castor oil, cocoa butter, stearyl behenate, coco-caprilate, flavoring, carrot seed oil, wheat germ oil, tocopherol.
The product is distributed on the lips as necessary.
Product Reviews
It will be equally important to provide the reader with a review of reviews of Himalaya Herbals lip balm. Here is how direct buyers evaluate their purchase:
- The product has a fairly pleasant soft texture and smell - the aroma of chewing gum. It is very suitable for Russian cold weather: it perfectly protects lips from the vagaries of the weather. Moreover, buyers note that the Himalaya Herbals lip balm significantly nourishes and moisturizes the lips. A convenient solution with a dispenser is noted - the funds cannot be squeezed out more than necessary. The balm is completely transparent, does not leave marks on the lips (if you apply the product layer by layer). Effect: beautiful and well-groomed lips without cracks and dryness. A big plus is the cost of the funds (in the range of 60-80 rubles).
- The product is gently applied, the packaging attracts with a nice design. On the lips looks like a colorless gloss. Himalaya Herbals balm is distinguished by a pleasant smell and taste. But at the same time, the authors of the reviews note the unnatural composition of the product. Yes, the balm contains useful oils, but there are also ambiguous components: dimethicone (silicone), ceresin and isopropyl myristate (oil products), butylhydroxytoluene (carcinogen). At the same time, the manufacturer calls himself an eco-friendly brand, a manufacturer of natural cosmetics.
- It is excellent to use such a remedy at night, in a dry room. The balm lasts for a long time on the lips, eliminates peeling and dryness. The economical use of the product is in question: the first half of the product leaves the dispenser as expected, but the remaining half is somehow in excess.
- Many authors of reviews on Himalaya Herbals balm consider the tool a real salvation for the lips in the winter. It prevents peeling, dryness, heals wounds. It is also possible to apply to the cuticle. The composition is transparent, leaves no residue. It can be successfully used as a “base” for lipstick. An excellent budget tool, which, alas, can not boast of a completely natural composition.
- Best friend for dry lips. If you apply the product periodically, you can forget about unpleasant peeling of the skin. The Himalayan Herbal Lip Balm should be kept warm before use so that it is well distributed. Otherwise (in the cold) it hardens somewhat, becomes similar in structure to petroleum jelly or pharmacy ointment. The tube has a beveled tip, which makes the product easy to apply evenly without a mirror. On the lips is not weightless, but its presence is not annoying. During use, the lips are soft, without "scales." However, the balm does not solve the problem of dryness - it only struggles with the consequences.
The main advantages of the product
Based on customer reviews, you can highlight the main advantages of Himalaya Herbals lip balm:
- The pleasant smell of chewing gum.
- Greatly nourishes and moisturizes the skin of the lips.
- Restores damaged skin, promotes wound healing.
- The tool is very simple and easy to use.
- It contains natural oils.
- The balm is economical to use - equipped with a convenient dispenser.
- Pretty budgetary tool.
- The balm has a soft, pleasant skin texture.
- It feels comfortable on the lips, not sticky, there is no sensation of oily lips.
- It is well and quickly distributed on the lips.
- It relieves drying, cures cracks.
- The applicator is very comfortable, it does not have the unpleasant "burrs" felt when applying the product.
- Able to bring lip condition in a few days.
The main disadvantages of the tool
Himalaya Herbals lip balm has collected not only positive reviews. Here are some disadvantages buyers saw:
- The product becomes thick, inconvenient for application in the cold.
- Does not affect the condition of the lips - only temporarily softens them.
- In the cold season, the skin does not provide sufficient nutrition and hydration.
- A small amount of funds in a tube.
- It has only a temporary, and not cumulative effect.
- Unnatural composition.
- It has a taste of paraffin.
- Creates a feeling of film on the lips.
- Slides into a white mass.
- Some buyers exacerbated the problem of dry lips.
- It has too dense and somewhat oily consistency.
- Emphasizes (and sometimes even enhances) peeling.
- In hot weather unstable - begins to "flow".
- Short-term effect.
- The tool is difficult to find in retail.
Summarize. Himalaya Herbals Balm is a very effective and affordable lip care product. But at the same time, it is far from natural, it contains ambiguous components.