I received the Dr. Lipp Nipple Balm for Lips in my February Birchbox last month and was curious to try it. Not only because it had a cheeky name but because I came across a similar product during my nursing days. TMI alert: when you're nursing, your nipples can become dry and cracked due to the constant contact with the baby's mouth and spit. So just like when we wash our hands too much or lick our lips a lot, the nipples become dry and need to be moisterized.
The product that nursing mothers used in the United States is Lansinoh HPA Lanolin. It's 100% natural, pure lanolin and is endorsed by the La Leche League International, Inc. It's safe to be consumed so it doesn't have to be removed prior to feeding which means it's safe to use as a lip balm as well. It's also used to cure/prevent diaper rash in babies, I assume it can prevent diaper rash in adults as well.
The consistency of Lansinoh Lanolin is very thick. In colder temps, it can take awhile for product to soften up. You can just take a bit of it between your fingers and rub it together until it softens up to your liking. It also doesn't have a distinct smell.
In sampling Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips in last month's Birchbox, I've found that it was very similar to Lansinoh. It was originally touted as a nipple balm as well so I assume this is the UK's Lansinoh. I did find that Dr. Lipp's product came out of the tube smoother than Lansinoh. Other than that, they are very similar products and would recommend Lansinoh if you do not have a preference to packaging aesthetics and brand name since Lansinoh gives you better bang for your buck (more product at a lower price).
Other uses for lanolin balm: heal cuticles, split ends, sunburns and makeup primer.
Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips is priced at $14.50 for 0.507 fl. oz.
Lansinoh HPA Lanolin is priced at $9.99 for 1.41 fl. oz.
Have you tried either the Dr. Lipp Nipple Balm or Lansinoh HPA Lanolin and what are your thoughts? If not, would you consider trying either?
