little white truths

Verdict

In the last few years, paw paw balm has become a staple for many - I reckon it all started with Lucas' Pawpaw Ointment and people went bananas for it after that. While it's certainly not a staple in my armoury (I prefer lip balm/gloss for lips and oils for dry skin), I've used quite a bit of it because it keeps turning up in subscription boxes in various forms.

While I'm not a committed paw paw user, I did like this little balm - more than the Lucas version, the texture of which I find a bit yuck. This one feels more balm-like and less snotty/jelly-like, which is my issue with the Lucas version.

As a lip treatment, it definitely has a soothing and protective action (so yes, it lives up to its claims). It also works well as a treatment for dry and irritated skin, and my feet are thanking me for it.

One thing I like about this product is that, unlike many of its competitors, it's petrochemical free and contains no added preservatives. This is good news if you're using this on your lips because you're bound to be swallowing some by accident. It's also good news if you're hoping to use it on babies and small children.

I've heard that some people use balms like this on eg their cheekbones to add a glossy, dewy sheen. While I haven't done that (my makeup is dewy enough because that's my preferred finish), I can see that this would work for that purpose.

Ticks from me. This is probably the first paw paw balm I've come across that I'd consider purchasing.