LipQ Balm
Modified on Thu, 15 Oct at 10:08 AM
| 1. What is LipQ Liquorice Balm? LipQ Liquorice Balm is a naturally active liquorice lip balm made for cold sore-prone lips, and for dry, chapped or sensitive lips that need everyday care. It is built around liquorice root extract, a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, with nourishing oils and protective waxes to soothe, soften and protect the lips. It is designed for daily use, including between outbreaks, and is made in Britain. |
| 2. How does liquorice help cold sore-prone lips? Liquorice root extract is a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, the compound studied in relation to cold sores. In laboratory research, liquorice extract has shown activity against the herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores, and keeping lips well moisturised and protected is itself one of the best things for lips that are prone to outbreaks, since dry or chapped lips are more vulnerable. LipQ Liquorice Balm combines both daily protective care and liquorice extract. |
| 3. Is LipQ Liquorice Balm clinically tested? Yes. LipQ Liquorice Balm was tested in a double-blind, placebo-controlled consumer study carried out with the Herpes Viruses Association and funded by the Department of Health. In the study, users rated the balm significantly more highly than a placebo, and 73.3% felt their cold sores were less severe, compared with 54.5% on the placebo. The researchers also noted that a good moisturising balm is valuable in its own right for cold sore-prone lips. |
| 4. Does LipQ Liquorice Balm prevent or cure cold sores? No lip balm can cure cold sores, which are caused by a virus that stays in the body for life, and we would be wary of anything that claims to. LipQ Liquorice Balm is designed as daily protective care for cold sore-prone lips, used consistently to keep them nourished and protected. Many long-term customers tell us that, with daily use, their outbreaks become less severe and, for many, less frequent, though results vary from person to person. |
| 5. How do I use LipQ Liquorice Balm, and how often? Smooth a small amount over your lips in the morning and evening, and reapply throughout the day whenever they feel dry. A thin layer is enough, as a little goes a long way. Use it more often at times when your lips are more vulnerable, such as cold or windy weather, strong sun, or when you are stressed, run down or recovering from illness. |
| 6. How long does it take to see results? Lips usually feel softer and more comfortable from the first few uses. The cold-sore benefits build gradually with consistent daily use rather than overnight, which is why LipQ Liquorice Balm is designed as long-term care rather than a quick fix. Many customers use it for months and years as part of their routine. |
| 7. Can I use LipQ Liquorice Balm every day, even between cold sores? Yes, and that is exactly how it is meant to be used. Because it is made from naturally derived ingredients, the balm is gentle enough for daily use, including in between outbreaks rather than only when a cold sore appears. Using it consistently every day is what gets the most from it. |
| 8. Can using LipQ Liquorice Balm cause a cold sore? No, LipQ Liquorice Balm does not cause cold sores. Cold sore episodes can occur for a variety of reasons, including sun exposure, stress or feeling run down, and may occasionally happen around the same time as starting any new product. If your lips feel irritated, stop using it and patch test before trying again. The balm is designed for daily care of cold sore-prone lips. For use at the first sign of a cold sore, many customers choose to pair it with LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel as part of their LipQ lip-care routine. |
| 9. What does LipQ Liquorice Balm feel like, and does it smell of liquorice? LipQ Liquorice Balm is a smooth, soft balm that melts easily into the lips, and most people need only a thin layer. It has a gentle, natural liquorice scent from aniseed oil, which customers tend to describe as pleasant rather than medicinal, and you cannot really taste it. Because it is an oil-and-wax balm, a few people find it richer than they expect, so start with a small amount. |
| 10. Is LipQ Liquorice Balm natural, and what is in it? LipQ Liquorice Balm is made with naturally derived ingredients: liquorice root extract, sweet almond and avocado oils, sunflower seed oil, beeswax and carnauba wax, with aniseed oil for its natural scent. It is free from parabens, SLS and MI, with no added synthetic perfume. The full ingredients list is shown in the Ingredients section above. |
| 11. Is LipQ Liquorice Balm vegan or vegetarian? LipQ Liquorice Balm is suitable for vegetarians but not vegans, because it contains beeswax, which is made by bees. It is also PETA-approved cruelty-free. |
| 12. Is it suitable for sensitive lips or allergies, and does it contain nuts? LipQ Liquorice Balm is made for sensitive lips and is free from parabens, SLS and MI, but it does contain sweet almond oil, which is a nut, along with the naturally occurring fragrance components limonene and linalool. If you have a nut allergy or sensitive skin, patch test before first use and stop using it if any irritation occurs. |
| 13. What is the difference between LipQ Liquorice Balm and the Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel? LipQ Liquorice Balm is your daily, everyday care, used morning and night to keep cold sore-prone lips nourished and protected. The LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is the rescue gel, applied at the very first tingle of a cold sore. Many people use both together, the balm every day and the gel at the first sign, as the complete LipQ routine. |
| 14. How long does a tin last, and is it worth the price? A single 30g tin of LipQ Liquorice Balm lasts most people months, even with twice-daily use, because you only need a thin layer each time. Customers often tell us that, although it costs more than a basic lip balm, it works out good value because it lasts so long and they keep returning to it. |
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