“Comparative assessment of homemade lip balm

(Tinted Lip balm) to already existing lip balm(Vaseline

Lip balm rosy lips).”

An Investigatory Project

Presented to

The Faculty of the Science Department

Of Notre Dame of Greater Manila

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirements for the Subject

(Grade-8 St.Anne)

Submitted by:

Christine Abby Valles

Jessica Mae Suplido

Date of submission: 09/03/2022

Submitted to

Mrs. Ma. Regina S. Manapsal

 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

Background of the study

Chapped lips are one of the most common things people can get, it can be
caused by environmental exposures such as saliva, spicy food, cold and hot
weather. People often underestimate chapped lips but this may lead to infection, as
different kinds of bacteria may enter through the cracks and abrasions of the lips,
which is known as cheilitis and requires a doctor’s treatment. The researchers have
found out that lip balm can prevent cheilitis.

Lip balm is a wax-like substance that people apply to moisturize and ease pain
caused by chapped or dry lips. Due to thin skin, lips are vulnerable and usually
display signs of dryness before other areas of the skin, lip balm helps protect lips
from dry air, wind, and cold temperatures, the researchers found out that infections
can lead to a lower immune system, especially in this time of crisis citizens must
avoid having a low immune system, and lip balm can help in decreasing infection
rates and may help in reducing COVID-19 rates as well.

Lip balm is very important which is why the researchers decided to conduct
this study and find a new and improved lip balm, to know if it is better the
researchers decided to compare the two. The researchers found out that homemade
lip balm can be that new and improved lip balm, especially in this time of
pandemic staying at home is a must, so homemade lip balms can promote that and
can lessen the boredom that netizens feel. Almost 29.6 of the population has been
mentally affected by the pandemic and the researchers found out that homemade
lip balm can help in recovering those who have been mentally affected since it
encourages them to take a step out of their comfort zone and have fun while
making the lip balm.
 Statement of the Problem

Generally, this investigatory project aims to find out which is more

recommendable, homemade lip balm or already existent. The researchers also aim
to find out what are the pros and cons of homemade lip balm to already made ones.
Find out an easier and cheaper alternative to the already existent lip balm
specifically vaseline lip balm.

Homemade lip balm is easier and affordable than already existent lip balm plus
it does not require too much labor, especially in this pandemic people cannot go
outside, even though online shopping is popular these days it is still expensive plus
the delivery fee, and the delivery rider has to deliver the package to the buyer’s
homes which lead to adding pollution into the world unlike if people will make lip
balm at home it can help in lessening pollution to the country and testers can also
help with keeping COVID 19 rates low.

QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED

1. Was the experiment successful if yes how can the researchers say that it is and if
not how can the researchers say that it was unsuccessful?
2. Do the researchers think the IP is relevant if yes or no? And why?
3. If the researchers compare the total expenses of homemade lip balm to the already
existent ones, which is more affordable?
4. How can the researchers improve the IP?
5. What are the guidelines that the researchers want testers to follow with the
homemade lip balm?
 Significance of the Study

The purpose of this project is for the researchers to know what is the most
recommendable lip balm, the store-bought or the homemade one. To be able to tell
what are the different effects of using homemade and the existing lip balm on the
lips. The researchers want to know if the homemade lip balm can surpass the
qualities of the store-bought lip balm. This study is important for people because it
helps their lips to become more healthy and protected from chapped lips. Putting
Lip balm will help protect the lips which later on will lead to the common friends
and family members’ lips being naturally smoother, moisturized, and naturally
pink-tinted, and adults will not risk going out just getting a lip balm in the store.

Lips being in a healthy situation can also help in preventing the COVID-19
rates to increase, especially in this time of crisis this is what the world and
community needs. Homemade lip balm can also help people to be more creative
and help people to make a new hobby especially now that people are all locked up
at home. Homemade lip balm can also encourage people to have something to do
at their homes, the researchers also found that out of 100 almost 77% of the
population experience stress at their homes, and the researchers came to the
conclusion that doing something including making stuff at home can ease one’s
stress, and stress one of the biggest factors that can affect a person’s emotional
health which will later on lead to fatigue ness and more health affecting symptoms.

In making homemade lip balm the researchers can make use of containers, the
researchers can put the ingredients for the Lip balm on it, for example, people can
reuse some of the old containers(ex. old lip balm containers, leftover lipstick containers), in
this way the researchers can help the Science department to get more ideas on how
to reuse plastics and can evolve into much bigger and more advanced ideas in the
future.
 Scope and Limitation of the Study

This study covers which lip balm is the most recommendable, affordable, and
helpful. This study also covers who has the most advantages and disadvantages to
state which one is more recommendable to use. This study is limited up until the
researchers are satisfied with the results.

The researchers expect to finish the study by the year 2022. By that time the
researchers have made corrections for future researchers who are planning to
continue the study. The researchers will state which is the best or recommendable
lip balm at this time of the pandemic. To determine which lip balm is affordable
and has easy access to it, by the effect of the pandemic. In the year 2022, the
researchers expect the project to have the results the researchers want.

This study is primarily focused on finding out which is more recommendable

between homemade tinted lip balm or already made vaseline lip balm and which
has a greater impact on the lips. The study will also cover which has greater effects
on the lips such as moisturizing, smoothening, healthier, and protected lips. The
researchers will use the existing lip balm (vaseline lip balm) as a reference for the
researcher’s homemade lip balm to find out what their differences are from each
other. The researcher’s goal is to identify what lip balm is recommendable (which
one has a greater effect on the lips, is affordable, and is recommended at this time
of pandemic).
 CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

RELATED LITERATURE

As stated in a book by Jane Aniston most existent lip balms have

harmful ingredients present in the product including menthol, camphor, and
phenol. These ingredients can severely affect the current status of the lips as they
can cause burning, stinging, redness, and irritation, in order to assure the health of
the lips it is recommended for an individual to make one instead of buying one.
Creating a lip balm at the comfort of one’s home can help in stimulating the
creativity of a person. (Homemade Lip Balm: A Complete Beginner's Guide to
Natural Diy Lip Balms You Can Make Today/Oct 9, 2015)

A study that was created states that there are numerous models that
possess a lip balm formulation that can help in hydrating the dry skin of lips and in
protecting the lips from UV rays. Unfortunately, the study was only able to
improve moisturization and hydration to the lips and the sun protection factor was
unsuccessful therefore further testing is needed. (Evaluating the Moisturizing
Abilities and Sun Protection Factor of New Lip Balm Formulations
/Christopher Gfeller, George Hardie, Gilbert Shanga, Harish Mahalingam / Feb 2019)
 In accordance with a study, forty patients with actinic cheilitis were
treated with four different methods. Once the patients were treated the hospital
strongly advised that using lip balm with sun protective factor can help in assisting
the recovery of the patients. The patients stated that when putting lip balm is
forgotten the lips tend to feel dry and irritated ( Actinic Cheilitis: A Prospective
Study Comparing Four Treatment Methods /June K. Robinson )

In the book of Eden Cox lips are one of the things that can affect the
appearance of a person which is why it is needed to be cautious and attentive with
the products applied on it. Lip balm can be the one that helps the lips to recover but
in some situations, it can lead to the opposite result. In order to have the assurance
of the outcome homemade lip balms are more recommended thus it can lessen the
dangers of trying other products to figure out the right one. (Lip Balms: 15
Deliciously Simple Diy Lip Balm Recipes/Jan 13/ 2017)

According to a study that interviewed dermatologists about components

of lip balms that can cause harm to the lips, the skin specialist stated that cosmetics
is one of the most used essentials in lip balms. Which is the result of brands that
think only about how the product will make the lips attractive and forget the main
objective of a lip balm. (Your lip balm could be making your chapped lips
worse Nicola Dall’asen / Jan 23, 2020)
RELATED STUDIES (LOCAL)

Corresponding to an article made by Dr.Mara Huber, using tinted lip

balm is more recommendable. Tinted lip balm can add pigment to the lips along
with moisture and softness. Lip balms are mainly made of occlusive and emollient
ingredients to moisturize and nourish the lips, unlike lipstick pigment, which is the
only purpose and has no moisture for the lips. (Tinted Lip Balm to Give Your
Lips a Break from Lipstick /Dr. Mara Huber / July 26, 2021)

As stated in Medical News Today, petroleum jelly is one of the

ingredients that should be included in lip balms for it has many advantages. Acts as
a skin barrier since the skin do not easily absorb petroleum jelly, at times it serves
as a coat that can keep dirt and dust from the lips at the same time it prevents
moisture loss. Can assist with the prevention of chafing by applying it on the areas
prone to chafing, it occurs when skin rubs against each other constantly and causes
irritation especially when the lips have cheilitis it can be very harmful.
(What are the benefits of petroleum jelly? /Medical News Today / December
20, 2018)
Written in an article, there are numerous benefits of lip balms such as
it offers relaxation and easement to the lips accompanied by eliminating the toxins
and germs from the environment as a result, the suffering of going through dry lips
is prevented. Several lip balms possess additional factors such as pigmentation
which gave the researchers an idea of the factors to add in the researcher’s
homemade lip balm. (What Are the Benefits of Lip Balm Ana Delgadillo / Jan
29, 2020)
RELATED STUDIES (FOREIGN)

As stated by Guha, lip balm that is made by the preference of the

user is more beneficial since it fits the user's preferences, unlike store-bought lip
balm people do not have the knowledge of the chemicals and ingredients
associated with the product. The risk and dangers will be minimized since the user
is aware of the ingredients, most brands use chemicals that can cause damage to
the lips of the user. ( Benefits of homemade lip balm Guha / May 25, 2016 )

In accordance with an article published by Everyday Health,

vaseline lip therapy is one of the most favored brands of society but the product
can have damaging side effects including redness, irritation, and swelling that can
be the effect of the components present on the product. Most users that experience
these side effects tend to either have sensitive skin or allergies. ( Vaseline Lip
Therapy(Topical) Everyday Health / April 21, 2021 )

There are numerous advantages of using lip balms such as the

fast recovery of the lips for it hydrates and moisturizes the lips. Preventing the lack
of confidence and insecurities of the user because it can make the lips appear more
attractive, can avoid diseases, and protect the lips from the dangers of sun rays.
(benefits of using lip balm Meghna Mukherjee / Sep 28, 2013)

According to dermatologist Leslie Baumann that some of the

claims brand names make in accordance with their product are full of
disinformation for it is just a technique of some lip balms to attract their buyers.
The state of the user’s lips will get worse as a result of the dishonesty of the
company, the user should not have to suffer the consequences of the malicious acts
of these labels. Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin should be avoided
for can affect the lips because it removes moisture from the lips, especially when in
a dry environment. ( Why your lip balm is doing the opposite of what it should
Rachel Krause / Feb 10, 2020 )
 SUMMARY AND EVALUATION

Based on the related studies, lip balm is a very meaningful necessity in

people's lives for it can help in preventing the pain the user must go through when
suffering from diseases that cause soreness to the lips. On the other hand, some
users have a hard time finding the right lip balm that fits the user's preference
especially when the user has allergies or specific ingredients that must be avoided.

The researchers found out that there are a lot of harmful ingredients that can
greatly affect the lips of the user. Several brand names also promote their product
as something that is not what the product’s purpose is so that it can trick the user
into purchasing the product, the consequence is being paid by the buyer of the
product, and in some instances, the product greatly damages the user's lips.

CONCLUSION

Based on the different related studies the researchers came up with

two conclusions, lip balm has numerous benefits to its users which is why the
researchers decided to compare a homemade one to an already existing one to
conclude which one is better, affordable, and can have a bigger advantage to the
lips. Unfortunately, a minority of lip balms falsely advertise their product to
convince the buyers into buying the product which is another reason why the
researchers recommend making one at home to assure the product will obtain the
results the user expected, users won’t have to risk the state of the lips just to see if
the product will work.
 CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

I. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

NAME OF QUANTITY USE/SPECIFICATION

INGREDIENTS/MATERIALS OF INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp This will moisturize and

soothe the dry, cracked lips.
Petroleum Jelly will be the
main base of the product.

Petroleum Jelly

1 tsp The strawberry-flavored

juice will add flavor,
pigment, and scent. The
juice will make the lip balm
more convincing to use. The
scent and flavor will help to
keep it from smelling plain
and regular.

Strawberry flavored juice

 2-3 pieces A toothpick is to mix the
lip balm without touching
the main product and to
keep hygiene as well.

Toothpick

2 Bowl The bowl is where the

ingredients are mixed in.

Small Bowl

1 Container The container is where

the final product will be
stored.

Small Container
 1 set The measuring spoon will
help the person making the
lip balm to have the perfect
measurement of the
ingredients.

Measuring spoons

½ tsp The water will help to

soften the Petroleum Jelly
and help in liquifying the
powdered strawberry
making it easier to mix.

Water

1 tsp Has powerful

anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant properties,
promoting the lips’ natural
barrier and protecting lips
moisture.

Shea Butter
II. PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE DEMONSTRATION(not the actual

researchers)

1. Measure one tablespoon of

petroleum jelly and add to the bowl.

2. Microwave/melt the petroleum jelly

for 45 secs.
3. Add shea butter to the heated
petroleum jelly and mix using the
toothpick.

4. In a separate bowl pour 1 tsp of the

powdered juice and add ½ tsp of
water and stir using the second
toothpick then pour into the first
bowl.

5. Mix all of the ingredients inside the

bowl until all is combined.
6. After all is combined, transfer the
finished product into the container.

7. Lastly, leave the lip balm for 2-3

hours before using the lip balm but
the researchers recommend waiting
overnight so that the lip balm has
cooled entirely.
 CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION OF RESULTS
In this chapter, the results from the experiment are shown. The discussion and
interpretation of the results will also be presented. The results are shown in
pictures, and tables to provide easy explanations and to help in the understanding
of future researchers. The researchers decided to use 2 testers for the two lip balms.

Tester 1 (Homemade Lip Balm)

Explanation
In the span of 15 days after using the Homemade Lip Balm, the results showed
that it functioned nicely on the Lips. The Homemade Lip balm moisturizes the lips
after 5 days of usage and the dry skin disappears as it heals slowly after 10 days.
To sum it up, the final condition after using the Homemade Lip Balm showed good
effects on the lips and no signs of irritation whatsoever.
Tester 2 (Vaseline Lip Therapy)

Explanation
Unfortunately for tester 2, the results weren't that nice because of a reaction
caused by the store brought lip balm. For over 5 days the lip condition didn’t show
any improvement on the lips, and it was starting to get irritated after 10 days. The
condition while using the Vaseline Lip Therapy for over 14 days only made the lips
dry and way too uncomfortable to use.

Table 4.2

Day Condition

5 The lips are moisturized

10 Dry Skin has disappeared, the lips are

healing slowly.

15 The Lips are in good condition

As we can see from table 4.2, tracks of the condition of the lips of tester 1 really
showcase an improvement on the lips. Starting to use the lip balm for 5 days and it
already showed the lips are moisturized. After 10 days it already made the lips heal and it
really made the lips softer since the dry skin vanished. When the homemade lip balm is
used it makes the lips improve as it makes it moisturized and the dry skin on the lips
disappears.

Table 4.3

Day Condition

5 No signs of improvement

10 The lips were starting to feel irritated

14 The lips were dry and uncomfortable.

Tracing the overall condition of the lips, based on the table it is visibly seen that the
condition is checked every 5 days to be able to witness the status of the lips, and the
overall improvement of the lips in Vaseline Lip Therapy didn’t show any signs of healing
at all and made it worse. Not like the tester 1 after 5 days it showed moisturized lips but
this is not the case for tester 2 it showed no improvement at all. 10 days have passed as it
showed on the table but it made the lips more in bad condition as it started to feel
uncomfortable. The final condition of the lips after using Vaseline Lip Therapy for over
14 days in total only showed dry and damaged lips.
 CHAPTER V
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

A.Summary of Discussion of Results

To encapsulate everything based on the results, homemade lip balm is

more preferable than using vaseline lip therapy, one of the researcher’s concerns
for the users of the existent product to have an allergic reaction or receive irritation
from the product which unfortunately happened to the experiment’s tester, the
tester was not even able to complete the days required to be able to fully observe
what will happen since it did not feel comfortable anymore. The reaction of tester 2
is not applicable to all of the users of the product but it indicates that there is still a
possibility for it to happen. This also serves as one of the relevance of this study (to
prevent situations like this to happen, unlike homemade lip balm the testers are
able to add any ingredient that fits the preference of the tester or just follow the
ingredients used in this study). Based on the results discussed it can be seen that
vaseline lip therapy has several consequences that a user may acquire, it is also
clear that homemade lip balm has an advantage in this experiment. Creating the
homemade lip balm can be beneficial to the mental health because it can minimize
or reduce the stress of an individual, it is enjoyable and entertaining for those who
will make it, the environment’s pollution can be reduced by a small percentage
since no cars, motors, and buses will be used in buying anything although some use
bicycles it doesn’t mean that it is applicable to everyone, the materials needed can
be found in the comfort of one’s home but the ingredients will be needing further
research so that it can be affordable and is flexible to the testers needs including
allergic reactions so that the result of using vaseline lip therapy can be prevented
just incase the tester has decided to follow the researcher’s ingredients used.
B.CONCLUSION
Based on the results of the experiment, the researchers concluded the
following:

1. Was the experiment successful if yes how can the researchers say that it is and if
not how can the researchers say that it was unsuccessful?
The researcher’s experiment was successful because based on the results there was an
improvement in the condition of the lips of the tester, in addition, the aim of the
experiment was achieved (The researchers aimed to compare vaseline lip balm to
homemade lip balm and see if which one was more affordable, and had a greater effect on
the lips of the tester).

2. Do the researchers think the IP is relevant if yes or no? And why?

Yes, since the researchers wouldn’t have conducted this study if it wasn’t.The
experiment’s purpose is to help people find a cheaper alternative at the same time world
friendly and can help with the mental health of its users and to identify if it can be used as
an alternative it is compared to the already brought lip balm to identify which is better,
this serves as a relevance of the study to its users and to the world.

3. If the researchers compare the total expenses of homemade lip balm to the
already existent ones, which is more affordable?
Based on the results of homemade lip balm with a difference of 25 pesos from vaseline
lip therapy, therefore homemade lip balm is more budget-friendly.

Tang P.12
Water tax P.5
Petroleum Jelly P.40
Shea Butter P.20
Container and Toothpick P.18
Total = P.95

4. How can the researchers improve the IP?

There are some gaps in the researcher’s study such as further research towards the
ingredients used in the homemade lip balm in this manner the researchers can connect
this gap as an answer to this question.

5. What are the guidelines that the researchers want testers to follow with the
homemade lip balm?
One of the researcher's precautions towards the lip balm recipe is the ingredients present
in the homemade Lip Balm are not entirely flexible to the user's needs, which is why the
ingredients will be needing further research to ensure the safety of the user, it is to
prevent any harmful effects that can cause further damage to the lips.
C.RECOMMENDATION
1. The researchers would like to recommend to future researchers that it would be better
if the future researchers could further improve the homemade lip balm itself.
2. In the future, researchers can try to explore more ingredients to add to the lip balm.
3. Future researchers could make the lip balm safe for kids, pets to avoid dangerous
outcomes when the Lip balm is undigested.
4. The homemade lip balm can still be improved appearance-wise.
5. For the safety of other people try to find out what could be the possible cause of the
irritation of the lips of tester 2.
6. Attempt to discover why the two lip balms tested had different results.
7. Future researchers can extend the days of testing to see if the status of the lips will
change.
8. In the future, researchers can try to compare the homemade lip balm to other existent
lip balm products.
9. May try to find the specific ingredient which caused damage to the lips of tester 2.
10. In the future, researchers could inspect for an ingredient that is affordable and easy to
find that has a sun protection factor.