Let's talk lip balms. Come winter a lip balm is a pocket staple and for good reason. The cold weather dries out our lips no end and when we're not subjecting ourselves and our lips to the extremes of weather outdoors, there are the drying factors of central heating to contend with. The result? Dry chapped lips that are crying out for a dose of nourishment. That's when we reach for our lip balms, and as parents of any little people who firmly believe that sharing's caring will know, that's when the kids reach for our lip balms too. You know the drill. You're wrapped up in the middle of your daily walk (what else is there to do right now?) freezing for you bum off as the kids chase eachtother around every tree and puddle in sight, you reach for your favourite lip balm and no sooner have you touched it to your lips then all play halts and a little voice pipes up 'can I have some?'. Now if your favourite lip balm happens to have a glamorous rosy tint to it, is beautifully perfumed or simply too much of a luxury item for you to countenance handing it over to your eager little one even for a moment, it's unlikely you'll feel comfortable spreading the lip balm joy. The solution? Invest in a nourishing lip balm that's colourless, fragrance-free, kind to all skin types and therefire suitable for all the family. And don't splurge on it. Keep the fancy stuff to yourself.
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So where to start? The lip balm possibilities are endless and diving into a Google search can be a little overwhelming to say the least. That's why we've done the leg work for you. We've sifted through the digital beauty shelves and selected the best in child-friendly lip balms in the business for your perusal. Now, that's not to say you can leave your kids to run riot when it comes to application, supervision is always essential! But these get the job done when it comes to nourishment, are tint-free, fragrance-free, nasties-free and don't cost an arm and a leg. Scroll down to shop our selection:
Shop: 8 Of The Best Lip Balms That Are Suitable For Kids Too
8 Of The Best Lip Balms That Are Suitable For Kids Too
1 of 8La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume For Lips, £7.50
Paraben-free and unperfumed this soothing hypoallerenic formula is perfect for those drying, wintery months.
2 of 8Bloom and Blossom Lip Service Nourishing Lip Balm, £10
Made with 100% natural sources of lanolin, coconut oil, passion flower oil and glycerin, this lip balm is as nourishing as it gets.
3 of 8Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Stick, £6.50
Macadamia oil, Argan oil and shea butter mingle in this cult classic and leave lips feeling soft and supple.
4 of 8Burt's Bees All-Weather Moisturising Lip Balm SPF15, £4.99
Nourishing ingredients and SPF15, what's not to love?! It's also water-resistant for up to 40 minutes.
5 of 8Hurraw! Unscented Lip Balm, £4.99
This lip balm uses premimum vegan, raw and organic experience to deliver hydration.
6 of 8Natio Moisturising Lip Balm SPF30+, £6
Fragrance-free and packed with vitamin E and aloe vera this SPF30+ lip balm is perfect for summer.
7 of 8John Masters Organics Lip Calm, £7
Made with the finest organic ingredients this lip balm soothes and calms dry, irritated lips.
8 of 8Weleda Everon Lip Balm, £5.25
This balm uses natural waxes and oils to comfort and protect lips.
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