Aloe Vera for Lips

Prized for its soothing, hydrating qualities, it’s no surprise that Aloe Vera is a key ingredient in so many skincare products—from body wash to moisturizing creams to lip balms. Aloe Vera is celebrated for its soothing and softening effect on the skinⁱ, and its easy absorption and natural gel make it an appealing ingredient for a variety of topical cosmetic products.  

Using a lip care product containing Aloe Vera, like an Aloe Vera lip balm, can help to soothe dry, chapped lips. Read on to learn more about what Aloe Vera is and the benefits it can provide to skin and lips. 

Aloe Vera (commonly referred to as aloe) is a succulent plant with thick, serrated leaves, celebrated for its soothing properties and use in skincare. People all over the world have used antioxidant-rich aloe for centuries for a variety of purposes. Aloe vera is commonly used topically today for skincare. While aloe is a common houseplant and can be grown indoors, its natural habitat includes dry regions of Africa, Europe, Asia, and America.  

Aloe Vera contains a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, fatty acids, and other components, including but not limited to: 

• Vitamin E: an antioxidant that helps provide moisture to skin 
• Vitamin A: an antioxidant that could be beneficial for sensitive skin 
• Vitamin C: an antioxidant that helps protect skin from damage caused by free radicals 
• Mucopolysaccharides: sugars that help to bind moisture to the skinⁱⁱ 

Note: If Aloe Vera is used in skincare formulas, not all these benefits will be present in each product. Always refer to product packaging to understand a product’s specific purpose. 

Aloe Vera, when properly prepared and used appropriately, is considered safe and suitable for applying to skin on the body, face, and lips. 

Aloe Vera is excellent to use on dry lips. Because of its moisturizing and humectant propertiesⁱⁱⁱ, Aloe Vera is an ingredient commonly found in moisturizing lip products, from lipstick to lip balm, lip scrubs, and lip gloss. 

Whether used raw straight from the leaf with proper preparation or within skincare products, Aloe Vera can have numerous potential benefits for skin. Here are some of the key benefits pure Aloe Vera gel may have for lips:

Aloe Vera is an effective emollient, meaning that it draws moisture to the skin. Rich in antioxidant Vitamins A, E, and C, as well as B12, folic acid and choline, Aloe Vera may help play a role in providing smoother, healthier-looking skin by helping to provide moisture to the skin.

Aloe Vera is known for its ability to soothe dry skin due to its mucopolysaccharides that help to draw and bind moisture to the skinⁱⁱ. Applying Aloe Vera to dry lips can help nourish and soothe dry lips.

Skin on our lips is particularly sensitive and thinner than skin on other areas of our bodies. Aloe Vera’s reputation as a soothing, calming ingredient for dry skin makes it suitable for those with sensitive skin.

Note: While aloe is considered generally safe for topical application, as with any product you apply to your skin, be sure to test a small area first and contact a dermatologist if you show any signs of a reaction.  

Both of these nourishing ingredients are commonly found in skin and lip care products, and both are known for their benefits for skin, but what’s the difference between Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil? 

• Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil are both plant-based ingredients commonly used in skincare. 
• Aloe Vera exists as a gel in its raw form, and Coconut Oil is a fat that’s solid at room temperature and melts on contact with the warmth of the skin 
• Both Coconut Oil and Aloe Vera contain fatty acids that benefit the skin 
• Both Coconut Oil and Aloe Vera can have a moisturizing effect when applied to the skin. 
• Unrefined Coconut Oil has a prominent coconut scent, whereas pure Aloe Vera gel is considered odorless and does not typically have any significant scent^iv.  
• Both Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil contain antioxidants. 

Aloe Vera 

What it does: Hydrates, moisturizes, and soothes dry skin. 

Application: Aloe Vera can be used raw with proper preparation by cutting its leaves and applying the gel inside the leaves to the skin, but it is a common ingredient in skincare products. Apply and use skin care as directed on packaging.  

Contains: 75 different vitamins, minerals, sugars, enzymes, and other potentially active constituents, including: 

• Vitamins A, C, and E (antioxidants which neutralize free radicals) 
• 8 different enzymes 
• Minerals, some of which are also antioxidants 
• Mono- and polysaccharides 
• Fatty acids 
• And Amino acidsⁱⁱ 

Features: Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, Aloe Vera could help promote healthy-looking and smooth-feeling skin, making it a valuable addition to your routine.  

Aloe Vera is a nourishing plant-based gel commonly found in hydrating lip care formulas. Celebrated for its moisturizing qualities, Aloe Vera draws moisture to the skin and helps bind it to seal in moisture. Lip balms enriched with Aloe Vera like Aquaphor® Lip Repair Stick Naturally Inspired with Aloe Vera help moisturize lips and soothe chapped lips for softer, smoother lips. 

Using preservative and fragrance-free Aquaphor® for dry lips provides effective, long-lasting moisture to help lips look and feel healthier. Formulated with nourishing ingredients like Aloe Vera, Aquaphor® lip care products are available in several formulas to help provide smooth, soft lips 

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Aquaphor® Lip Repair Stick Naturally Inspired with Aloe Vera is proven to relieve dryness and soothes chapped lips. Formulated with nourishing vitamins, Aloe Vera, and natural Shea Butter, this lip repair stick glides on easily for a smooth application and is great for use in dry, cold or windy conditions. 

Enjoy all of the nourishing and moisturizing qualities of Aquaphor® Lip Repair Naturally Inspired with nourishing Coconut Oil. Proven to relieve dryness and soothe chapped lips, this hydrating lip balm is fragrance, preservative and dye-free and is formulated with nourishing vitamins, Coconut Oil, and natural Shea Butter. 

Proven to relieve dryness, our original Aquaphor® Lip Repair Stick soothes chapped lips. This is formulated with nourishing vitamins, and Shea Butter for soft lips. 

The information provided herein is not intended to be medical advice. Nor is it intended to treat the underlying skin disease or condition. The information is provided solely to:  

1. Moisturize, soften and smooth dry skin  
2. Improve the appearance of the skin  
3. Achieve healthier-looking skin