For the Indonesian people, a meal without sambal (spicy sauce) feels incomplete. Spicy food has become a must-have dish that cannot be ignored, and various traditional Indonesian menus heavily feature chili as a base ingredient. Therefore, it's not surprising that according to a survey by Licorice, 93.6 percent of Indonesians enjoy spicy food, while 6.4 percent do not.

Apart from the delicious taste, spicy food has several benefits, ranging from promoting gut bacteria growth to supporting heart health. However, excessive consumption of spicy food can also have negative effects, such as causing diarrhea, acne breakouts, and throat irritation.

Moreover, spicy food can also lead to dry and chapped lips. The reason behind this appears in capsaicin, a chemical compound used as a seasoning in food processing. The capsaicin content irritates the skin and disrupts the skin barrier.

Dry and chapped lips can lead to a lack of confidence, especially for individuals who interact with many people daily. In such cases, appearance becomes a significant aspect. Hence, maintaining a good and flawless appearance becomes a necessity. Dry and chapped lips can hinder daily activities and social interactions.

However, appearance remains the main factor for some people. It is shown in the 2017 University of California survey, where out of 400 participants, the majority considered lips to be one of the indicators of beauty. Therefore, the shape and condition of the lips cannot be overlooked, including chapped lips.

Fortunately, there is an easy solution to using lip balm or lip moisturizer. Lip balm provides significant benefits, as it helps to soothe and repair cracked skin. It also accelerates the healing process and calms skin inflammation.

Therefore, spicy food lovers need not worry about chapped lips anymore, as they can use lip balm to alleviate the issue. Here are some of the ingredients commonly found in lip balm: Ceresin Wax, Carnauba Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethicone, Jojoba Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, and Capry/Tricapry Triglyceride.

For those interested in learning more about the raw materials we use, they can visit our website ptsml.id, and our Instagram account @ptsml_indonesia.

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