Lip balm is a versatile product that can be used for more than just moisturizing your lips. Here are 25 creative and practical things you can do with lip balm:
- Lip Moisturizer: Of course, the primary use is for moisturizing dry or chapped lips.
- Cuticle Balm: Apply a small amount to your cuticles to keep them moisturized and healthy.
- Prevent Blistering: Apply to areas prone to blistering when breaking in new shoes to reduce friction.
- Soothe Dry Skin: Use it on dry patches of skin on your elbows, knees, or anywhere else.
- Eyebrow Tamer: Tame unruly eyebrows by applying a small amount to keep them in place.
- Highlighter: Dab a tiny bit on your cheekbones for a subtle, dewy glow.
- Soothe Minor Burns: Use it on small burns for immediate relief.
- Protect Small Cuts and Scrapes: If you have a small cut or scrape, you can apply lip balm to create a protective barrier. – Great for paper cuts!
- Chapped Nose Relief: Apply to the outside of your nostrils when you have a cold to prevent chafing.
- Smooth Flyaway Hair: Tame frizzy hair by rubbing a small amount on your fingertips and running them through your hair.
- Lubricate Zippers: Apply to a sticky zipper to help it slide more easily.
- Heal Small Blisters: If you have a minor blister, apply lip balm to help it heal faster.
- Protect Your Skin from Windburn: Apply a thin layer to your face before heading out on a windy day.
- Shoe Shine: Shine leather shoes by rubbing a bit of lip balm on them and buffing with a cloth.
- Eyeglass Screw Lubricant: Use it on the screws of your eyeglasses to prevent them from getting stuck.
- DIY Scented Perfume: Mix with a drop of your favorite essential oil for a portable, scented balm.
- Lipstick Base: Use it as a base for your lipstick to make it last longer. – or pop it over the top for a lovely shine.
- Seal Envelopes: In a pinch, you can use lip balm to seal an envelope.
- Soothe Itchy Bug Bites: Apply to bug bites to reduce itching and inflammation.
- Nail Polish Smudge Fixer: Use a small brush dipped in lip balm to fix minor nail polish smudges.
- Leather Conditioner: Condition and protect leather items like belts and wallets.
- Squeaky Hinge Lubricant: Apply to squeaky door hinges for a temporary fix.
- Stuck Ring Remover: Apply to your finger if a ring is stuck and needs to slide off.
- Heal Minor Cuts on Pets: If your pet has a small cut or scrape, apply a bit of lip balm to help with healing.
- Label Protector: Apply to labels on jars or bottles to protect them from water damage.
Remember, lip balm isn't a substitute for specialized products in many of these cases, but it can serve as a temporary or emergency solution when needed.
Oriwa Naturals has two natural Lip Balms, one with Kawakawa for extra healing, which has a touch of peppermint, and other one just plain. Both are excellent for moisturising and can be used for all of the above.
