Did you know the very first lip balm was made in the 1880’s and it looked like a small candle without a wick, wrapped in tinfoil.  It didn’t sell well at the time so the inventor Dr Charles Fleet sold the recipe in 1912 for $5.  His recipe eventually became the famous ‘Chapstick’ lip balm, and turned into multi million dollar company!

Why you should be fussy about lip balm

It may be more convenient (and sometimes cheaper) to buy your lip balm at the supermarket it is also equally important to check out the ingredients. Many commercial lip balms contain low quality ingredients such as synthetic fragrances, artificial colours, preservatives, and petroleum-based ingredients.

These toxic ingredients may provide short-term relief, but prolonged use can be counterproductive with many making your lips even drier.  Natural lip balms, on the other hand, harness the power of plant-based ingredients, essential oils, and plant based waxes to provide deep hydration and nourishment without exposing your lips to harmful chemicals.