‘Red Skin From Runny Noses’ Is A Real Allergy Problem — And This $13 Balm Stick Is Made To Help
Allergies don't just make you sniffy and stuffy, according to the National Library of Medicine , they can make your skin extra irritated. If your skin is feeling tender from constant nose blowing, temperature changes and an uptick of pollen and dander, we found an under $13 healing balm stick that reviewers say keeps "skin irritants at bay, " soothes "red skin from runny noses " and heals "chapped cheeks and lips " — all from a convenient, mess-free tube.
The magic of the healing is none of your beeswax. Just kidding, it's literally beeswax.
Started as a diaper rash brand in 1976, the South Carolina-Based Flanders Skin Care is allllll about healing sensitive areas. As in their diaper cream, the healing balm stick features beeswax, a government-studied natural ingredient shown to help support the skin barrier, hydrate and soften skin and treat a variety of skin conditions , including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. In addition to protecting and hydrating the skin, beeswax has been studied to have antimicrobial/antibiotic qualities, making it a great option for healing wounds , burns and cuts.
Coming in a mess-free, twist-up tube that can be applied all over in " 5 seconds or less ," it's no wonder the balm has become an allergy-season must-have. While the brand encourages you not to apply it to your eyes, inside your mouth, into wounds or on severely damaged skin, it's a convenient, fast-acting option for red, itchy, rashy, irriated skin, soothing even " a very sore nose " (you can see, the review contains photos), from "a ton of mucus" from a recent cold and sore throat. "Didn't expect it to be this amazing, never knew it existed and now forever in my stash of go tos," they wrote. "...I looked up what to get to heal it up and this was 1 suggestion. Got it and used it the night I got it...wow thats impressive!"
Don't be fooled by the tube; it's not a lip balm (though it can be used as one!)
In addition to beeswax, the fragrance- and dye-free balm is made with hydrating sunflower seed oil , shea butter, cocoa butter and coconut oil , which, according to the Cleveland Clinic , has also been studied to have wound healing and anti-inflammatory, protective properties .
While many of these ingredients are common in lip balms, the Flanders stick also offers argan oil in place of petroleum for a boost of vitamin E and rosemary leaf extract, for more antimicrobial healing . According to the brand, this super-star lineup treats the skin as it protects it, making it more versatile than your average lip balm. Though, many, many reviews will tell you it's amazing for healing cracked, sunburnt lips, too .
"Better than most lip balms and is suited for all parts of the body that might need some help," one wrote. "This is our go to product for chapped cheeks and lips," another said.
A truly versatile product, reviewers say they reach for this stick for themselves and their whole family. Reviewers use it for healing scrapes and scratches, bug bites, dry skin, chapped lips, windburn, sensitive skin, chafing and more.
"I use it on my lips, under my eyes and to the tops of my hands. I have been using it on my grandchildren's eczema spots and it really seems to calm that skin down," one wrote. "It definitely decreases the redness and scaliness of their tender skin."
"We have found so many wonderful uses for this and are finding more everyday," another said. "...It works wonders on anything dry or chapped and is the best chapstick I've used."
Reviewers love this fragrance-free multibalm for all-over soothing. Read more 5-star reviews and grab it for under $13.
"Didnt expect it to be this amazing, never knew it existed and now forever in my stash of go tos.Excellent! Very impressive! Its a very sore nose from a ton of mucus from the cold and sore throat I just had. Why it looks exactly like that I dont know but best guess and the only thing that makes sense is that it could be because I used that chest rub stuff right there on my nose (which helps a lot tho, helps the sore nose and also with the mucus) but thats what my nose looked like the next day. And looked up what to get to heal it up and this was 1 suggestion. Got it and used it the night I got it and used it a few times spontaneously every day since I got it and wow thats impressive!Really good and must have on hand!" — xoAmberB
" We use this to keep all kinds of kiddo skin irritants at bay―drool rashes, red skin from runny noses, dry cheeks from winter air etc..Sometimes I don't have time to give my kids the full moisturizing treatment but this is easy to put on in 5 seconds or less so we actually use it a lot." — Erin Bell
" This is a great moisturizing stick that is small and convenient to have for use by all family members.I use it on my lips, under my eyes and to the tops of my hands. I have been using it on my grandchildren's eczema spots and it really seems to calm that skin down.It definitely decreases the redness and scaliness of their tender skin.This small stick works perfectly for treatment to spot areas almost anywhere on the body. It works really well to moisturize, heal and protect skin. I really like it alot."— Kimreviewerfuntime
" We have found so many wonderful uses for this and are finding more everyday.It works great on healing the little rash my baby sometimes gets under his bottom lip from his binky and on his cheeks when they start to feel dry. His diaper got off track the other day and caused a little chafing sore and this soothed and healed it almost overnight. It works wonders on anything dry or chapped and is the best chapstick I've used.And just today my one year old rubbed up against super glue and got some stuck to his leg. I tried tons of things trying to gently get it off when this came to mind. Lo and behold it worked to completely remove all glue residue off my sons leg. This has wonderful ingredients no scent and is incredibly moisturizing on whatever it touches. I just love it." — Mesully01
Can't get enough of soothing skin care in stick form? Check out these other beloved budget-friendly, under $11 options that make application easy, courtesy of HuffPost shopping.
Amazon
A well-known enriched skin protectant in balm form
If you love the soothing, nourishing lotion of Aquaphor , you need to try it in stick form . It's a gentle one-and-done product you can use head to toe for soothing dry, irritated skin, that's easy to apply and doens't leave you hands feeling wet and sticky.
Promising review:"This little stick is mighty! It is a must have if you are sick and have been blowing your nose nonstop. My poor face was so dry when I had the flu earlier this month, and this healing balm really helped. I have also used this on my face and cheeks for windburn in the cold weather." — Jennifer
Amazon
Instacure's Manuka honey nose balm
Constant nose blowing can leave your poor nose extra vulnerable. From the brand Instacure, this twist-up, soothing nose salve is like a lip balm for your nose. Deemed a " LITERAL MIRACLE 🤌❤️" and the best thing for dry noses, this balm is loved for preventing bleeding, smoothing cracking and hydrating dry, irritated skin — take that, allergies! Reviewers call it the " answer to my prayers ," when nothing else worked for soothing dry, raw, crusty, scabby and generally unhappy noses. And at $8, it's a no-brainer grab that you'll be happy to have for spring.
Amazon
Cocokind's matcha-forward moisture stick for under-eyes, lips and dry spots
This Cocokind Mymatcha all-over moisture stick is about twice the size of a typical lip balm stick, according to reviews, and isn't just for lips, either: In addition to moisturizing with organic coconut oil, which is rich in vitamin E, the balm also contains matcha. This is useful for dark circles and puffiness, as matcha is rich in antioxidants and contains caffeine. Reviewers even mention using it to tame flyaways in their hair or on their brows, making it truly versatile.
Promising review:"This all over stick is truly amazing! I tend to use it mainly on my lips and trust me it works better than any other chapped lip product available. The new(er) formulation is extremely smooth and hydrating. This really is that desert island product!" — suzanne long
The Real Deal: We use deal trackers and commerce experience to sift through "fake" hike-and-drop deals and other deceptive sales tactics. Products will usually be rated at least 4 stars with a minimum 15% discount. (And when there's an exception, we'll tell you why.)
Related...
HuffPost and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.
