Alcare – SPF 15 MINT Lips 4g

Description

Alcare – SPF 15 MINT Lips 4g

Alcare Mint SPF 15 Lips is a soothing and protective lip balm enriched with aloe and moisturising oils, designed to hydrate and soften dry lips. Its SPF 15 offers daily protection against UVA/UVB rays, helping to prevent chapping and sun damage. The refreshing mint flavour provides a cool, pleasant sensation while leaving lips smooth and comfortable. Packaged in a convenient 4 g tube, it is ideal for everyday use, combining sun protection, hydration, and a gentle minty freshness in a compact format.

Ingredients:

• Petrolatum – moisturiser that forms a protective barrier on lips.

• Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil) – locks in moisture and softens skin.

• Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter – rich emollient for hydration.

• Dimethicone – a skin conditioning agent that smooths lips.

• Isopropyl Myristate – enhances spreadability of the balm.

• Benzophenone‑3 / Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate – SPF 15 sunscreen filter providing UV protection.

• Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract – soothing, hydrating aloe extract.

• Aroma / Flavour (Mint) – for scent and taste.

• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil – may offer slight soothing or cooling effect.

• CI Colours (colour additives) – for mint product tint.

💡 What these do:

• Moisturisers/emollients (petrolatum, mineral oil, cocoa butter, dimethicone) keep lips soft and reduce dryness.

• Sunscreen agents (benzophenone‑3 / ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate) help protect against UVA/UVB rays at SPF 15 strength.

• Botanical extracts & flavours (aloe, mint aroma, tea tree) provide soothing sensation, refreshing flavour, and gentle skin conditioning.

Benefits:

🌞 Sun Protection

• Helps shield the delicate skin of the lips from harmful UVA/UVB rays with SPF 15, reducing risk of sunburn and UV‑related dryness. SPF lip balms help protect lips during daily outdoor exposure.

💧 Moisturisation & Hydration

• Provides moisture and nourishment to dry or chapped lips, preventing cracking and flaking with regular use. Balms with oils, butters, and aloe help retain hydration.

🛡 Soothing & Lip Health

• Aloe extract and soothing ingredients help calm irritation and soothe sore or sensitive lips. These ingredients are common in SPF lip balm blends.

🍃 Refreshing Sensation

• The mint flavour gives a refreshing, cool sensation that many people enjoy and associate with a clean, fresh feeling when applied.

☀️ Everyday Wear

• Compact and easy to carry, this SPF 15 mint balm is ideal for daily protection and care, especially in sunny, dry, or windy conditions.

In short, this balm combines sun protection, hydration, soothing care, and a refreshing mint experience — perfect for everyday lip care with added UV defense.

🧴 Use & Application Tips:

• Apply regularly: For effective protection, apply liberally before sun exposure and reapply throughout the day, especially after eating or drinking — SPF in lip balms wears off with time and activity. Higher SPF and more frequent reapplication give better sun defense.

• Daily protection: Even on cloudy or cooler days, lips can get sun damage, so SPF lip balm is useful year‑round.

• Base for makeup: SPF lip balms also make a good base under lipstick or gloss, helping keep lips moisturized while adding a protective layer.

🧼 Safety & Storage:

• External use only: SPF lip balms are not for ingestion — avoid licking lips excessively after application and keep out of reach of children.

• Avoid eye contact: The balm can irritate eyes if it migrates upward when speaking or sweating.

• Store properly: Keep in cool, dry conditions — heat can degrade the SPF filters and soften balm texture.

Brief History:

Alcare is a South African brand known for producing affordable, everyday personal care products that incorporate natural ingredients such as aloe vera. The Aloe Lips range was developed to provide both hydration and sun protection for lips, combining soothing botanicals with SPF filters. The mint-flavoured SPF 15 variant was introduced as part of this line to offer a refreshing, cooling experience while protecting delicate lip skin from UVA/UVB exposure. Over the years, Alcare has become recognized locally for accessible, gentle, and practical lip care products suitable for daily use.

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