Why use an Aroma-Zone lip oil?

Your lips are particularly thin and delicate

The area where you usually apply your oils, balms and lipsticks is called the 'lip line' or 'vermillion border'. The skin here is particularly thin: it consists of 3 to 5 layers of epithelial cells, compared to around 16 on the rest of your face (1). This extreme thinness makes it more vulnerable to environmental damage, from factors such as friction, wind, cold and certain potentially irritating substances. So, why use a lip oil? Because, without suitable products designed to reinforce its weak natural protection, the skin on the lips can tend to become uncomfortable and sensitive.

Do your lips tend to get dry easily?

Unlike the rest of your face, your lips have almost no sweat glands or sebaceous glands (1). These glands, by producing sweat and sebum, normally help to form a hydrolipidic film. This partial occlusive film helps to regulate water loss through evaporation and reduces the risk of dehydration. As our lips are virtually devoid of these glands, they can often appear dry or flaky. Various habits can exacerbate this, such as licking or biting your lips (2). Using a lip oil or balm helps to limit these small daily losses of water.

The lip area is generally more sensitive

Relying solely on a minimal skin barrier to stay comfortably moisturised, our lips are one of the most delicate areas of our face. This fragility is a well-established scientific fact (2). It is all the more important given that our lips, which function as the interface between our outer skin and our oral mucosa, are on the front line when it comes to external stressors. Exposed daily to allergens (including, notably, those found in conventional make-up products), the foods we eat (heat, sugar, salt, spices, alcohol, etc.) and the weather, they quickly become damaged and sometimes end up showing signs of inflammation. This manifests as a burning or stinging sensation, or cracking.

Tinted lip oil – 2 shades

Discover a new generation of beautifying lip care. Our lip oil delivers immediate results: a mirror-like shine, a volume boost, a smoothing finish and a blurring effect on wrinkles and fine lines. Its unique complex of active ingredients combines protective, restorative and soothing properties. Available in a translucent ‘ice cube effect’ version or in shades delicately coloured with plant-based pigments (pomegranate red / passion orange). 100% naturally derived ingredients, certified organic, vegan (free from animal-derived ingredients), made in France. Formula tested under dermatological supervision, suitable for delicate lips, and approved by our toxicologists for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Clear “ice cube effect” lip oil

A skincare formula that coats the lips in a mirror-like shine, moisturises and provides an immediate plumping and refreshing effect. A lip oil enriched with hyaluronic acid, camellia oil and pomegranate extract, for nourished, plumped and visibly smoothed lips. +22% volume without injections¹ ⁴.

Our lip oil is suitable for all lips, for users age 12 and up. It may be particularly well-suited to you if:

• You have dry lips and would like to improve their ability to retain moisture

• You have delicate lips and would like to protect them in just a few simple steps

• You want to see immediate results in the appearance of your lips

• You want a cooling sensation upon application (translucent ‘ice cube effect’ version)

• You’re looking for a touch of luminous colour to suit your skin tone (Pomegranate Red and Passion Orange versions)

• You prefer the versatility of an all-in-one lip oil that combines skincare and make-up

• You demand high performance: a melt-in texture that doesn’t migrate

• You’re looking for a 100% naturally derived and certified organic lip oil

• You’re pregnant or breastfeeding and want to continue enhancing your lips.

5 kilos is the estimated average amount of lipstick ingested over a lifetime.

Not all at once, not consciously, but application after application, day after day, year after year.

For a long time, we chose our lip products for their colour. Their shine. Their staying power. We learned to focus on the outside. Today, we're also looking at what's inside.

Because when a product is part of our everyday lives, its ingredients matter. This belief guided the formulation of our lip oils.

Made with 100% natural-origin ingredients, carefully selected to ensure that the small amounts ingested every day never become a cause for concern.

We believe in beauty that cares as much as it enhances.

Because 5 kilos is no small amount.

Fat-soluble hyaluronic acid

This is a form of hyaluronic acid capable of binding seamlessly with plant-derived oils, such as those used in our lip oil base. Our fat-soluble hyaluronic acid is 100 percent naturally sourced, produced using biotechnology. Classified as a humectant, it provides the moisturising core of our lip oil formula. It is this ability to attract and retain water within the skin of the lips that helps to smooth out any unevenness and plump them up instantly.  

Read also: the benefits of hyaluronic acid for the lips

'Plumping' active ingredient

This active ingredient is actually an active complex, made form a blend of pomegranate and jojoba oil. We’ve chosen it for its high content of polyphenols and terpenoids: two families of plant molecules renowned for their antioxidant, photoprotective and soothing effects. This complex helps preserve the integrity of the collagen and elastin fibres in the skin of the lips. These fibres, which help keep lips looking plump, tend to break down when exposed to environmental stressors. It also plays a restorative role and helps maintain optimal lip comfort, while the jojoba strengthens the hydrolipidic film.

Castor oil

Across the entire plant kingdom, this oil stands out for its unrivalled ricinoleic acid content. On average, this accounts for 89 to 92 per cent of its fatty acids (3) – whereas most vegetable oils contain mainly oleic or linoleic acids. This fatty acid is highly viscous: it is ideal for forming an effective protective film on the skin’s surface, particularly to counteract the fragility of the skin barrier on the lips. It is also a well-known emollient, recognised for its ability to make lips softer, and is traditionally recommended for dry lips.

Bisabolol

Also known as α-bisabolol, this active ingredient occurs naturally in certain plants – the best known of which is German chamomile. In cosmetics, it is used as a soothing agent. Incorporated into the formula of our hyaluronic lip oil, it enhances its restorative properties while preventing feelings of discomfort. It is thus commonly recommended for lips that feel tight, tingly, hot or prone to redness.

Other active ingredients

• Camellia Oil (translucent 'ice cube effect' version): renowned for its emollient properties and velvety texture, it enhances the skin’s softness and suppleness

• Menthol Crystals (translucent 'ice cube effect' version): responsible for the oil’s cooling sensation, they provide an invigorating effect that helps plump the appearance of the lips

• Organic Vanilla Oil Macerate (coloured version): thanks to its nourishing and softening properties, it envelops the skin in a soft, satiny feel with a delicate fragrance

• Plant-based pigments (coloured version): extracted from radish using a biotechnological process, they envelop the lips in a touch of luminous colour.

'Menthol is an active ingredient with an immediate effect, renowned for the intense cooling sensation it provides. When incorporated into a lip care product, it also has a plumping effect thanks to gentle mechanical stimulation, which helps to visually enhance volume.'

Oriane Valentin – Head of Cosmetic Formulation at Aroma-Zone

Why use our lip oil? Simply put, it goes beyond make-up, offering a nourishing effect that enhances the comfort and beauty of your lips.

1. Improves lip hydration: its base of plant-derived oils (castor, jojoba, camellia and vanilla) forms a lipid barrier that slows down water loss. At the same time, hyaluronic acid helps to retain water in the skin of the lips for a long-lasting moisturising effect.

2. Increases lip volume: hyaluronic acid, thanks to its ability to absorb water, creates the illusion of fuller lips. The ‘plumping’ complex strengthens the connective tissue of the lips and protects their natural fullness from environmental damage. In the 'ice cube effect' version, menthol stimulates blood flow, which temporarily plumps the lips. Finally, the mirror-like shine further enhances the volumising effect.

3. Smooths the lips and blurs their fine lines: the combination of moisturising and plumping active ingredients evens out the surface of the lips. It visually reduces the depth of any unevenness, helping to give the impression of softer, revitalised lips.

There are no contraindications, but this isn’t necessarily our most suitable product for chapped lips. Our lip oil is designed for dehydrated or delicate lips, providing daily care to restore softness and suppleness. However, chapped lips generally require a more nourishing and occlusive formula to regain comfort. If your lips are very damaged, particularly due to the cold, we recommend opting for our lip balm instead.

Good to know: if your chapped lips persist or get worse, we recommend seeking advice from a healthcare professional.

Like any cosmetic product, our lip oil is only suitable for use on healthy skin. If your lips are severely damaged (deep cracks, bleeding, cheilitis, etc.), it’s best to ask your doctor for a more appropriate solution.

To boost the volume of your lips, remember to give them a scrub every now and then. The abrasive texture of the scrub not only removes dead skin cells but also helps to improve blood circulation. This mechanical stimulation can temporarily give your lips a slightly plumped-up appearance.

Hélène Betoux is a French beauty journalist specialising in web media. Every day she writes tips, advice, and guides to help consumers choose the right beauty products. With a strong interest in natural, organic, and clean cosmetics, she analyses and shares trends and innovations in the sector.