Cera flava (beeswax)*, Theobroma cacao (cocoa) butter*, Cocos nucifera (virgin coconut) oil*, Butyrospermum parkii (shea nut) butter*, Ricinis communis (castor) oil*, Helianthus annuus (sunflower seed) oil*, tocopherol (vitamin E), Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) essential oil*. *certified organic
WAX
Beeswax (Cera flava
Technically not a botanical as it is a byproduct of beekeeping, locally sourced from small beekeepers within Humboldt County. Naturally hydrating by helping skin retain its moisture. Has general healing, antiseptic, protective, humectant and emollient properties.
Extraction: Manual Filtration
Origin: Humboldt County, California
OILS
Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera), Organic
General moisturizing and serves as a protective layer, helping to retain the moisture in your skin. It also acts as a mild oil suitable for those with inflamed and irritated skin, and those with skin sensitivities.
Extraction: Cold-pressed Virgin Oil
Origin: Phillippines
Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus), Organic
An oil wealthy in oleic acids with high amounts of vitamins A, D, and E, it also has beneficial amounts of lecithin, and unsaturated fatty acids. It is deeply nourishing and conditioning for the skin, and is highly recommended to treat dry, weathered, aged, and damaged skin. It has a pleasant scent and is easily absorbed when applied.
Extraction: Expeller pressed oil
Origin: Netherlands
Castor Oil (Ricinus communis), Organic
acts as a barrier agent and protective medium against harsh conditions and extremes. Very soothing to the skin and helps increase cell turnover.
Extraction: Cold pressed oil
Origin: India
THICKENER
Shea Nut Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa formerly Butyrospermum parkii), Organic
Leaves a smooth and healthy feel to the skin and offers benefits for numerous skin problems including dermatitis, eczema, burns, cutaneous dryness, and other irritations. Highly recommended as a protective agent against harsh weather conditions where a mild barrier against the elements is desired.
Extraction: Expeller Pressed Oil
Origin: Ghana
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao), Organic
Helps reduce dryness. A soothing ingredient, emollient, and nourishing. creates a barrier between sensitive skin and the environment and also helps retain moisture. Cocoa Butter contains Vitamin E and also contains phytochemicals (plant chemicals) such as flavanoids that are also strong antioxidants. Polyphenols are very effective at neutralizing free radicals, and the cocoa mass polyphenols are particularly effective. Cocoa Butter contains a number of different antioxidants that can kill off a wide range of different free radicals that destroy your skin cells and lead to premature aging. Softening and moisturizing.
Extraction: Expeller Pressed Oil
Origin: Peru
ESSENTIAL OILS
Sweet Orange Oil(Citrus sinensis, Organic
Known as an uplifting oil. Anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cholagogue, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Origin: California
PRESERVATIVE
Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopherol)
prevents scarring, natural preservative, antioxidant. Vitamin E oil has been verified and tested GMO free from crop to finished material.
Extraction: Oil
Origin: USA
phlegmmy –
Love the flavor and the cardboard packaging!
Cristina R. –
These interesting little gems caught my eye on IG and since I’m on my “green & clean” path I decided to check them out. The formula goes on nice and smooth. I have a stick from another brand and it seems very hard to apply. This one is chock full of amazing oils & butters. While you can smell the mint from the package, you don’t taste it or otherwise isn’t on your lips (which I wouldn’t mind either way). And while I do love the packaging in all its eco glory, I wonder how it is during summer. If it’s hot and the product gets a bit soft, does some get smashed in the tube and wasted? I suppose you can always tesr the package open since it isn’t plastic! It is a really good, sustainable product though. I love & appreciate the hand made, small batch aspect too! Thank you so much for caring to make such a great product!
Suzy K. –
I love these products! They have been fantastic for my lips.
Bridget B. –
I had tried the orange lip therapy, and it didn’t disappoint! It’s so moisturizing and smelled so great. Knowing that I helped saved two sea turtles in the process was the cherry on top!
Tanya Teneyuque (verified owner) –
This is a really fun lip balm. LOVE the smart, inventive, eco – friendly packaging, recycle or compost it. Feels good in the hand, small enough to travel anywhere with me. The lip balm is so moisturizing, goes on smooth and stays on for a long time. In the case the lip balm gets hard or difficult to push through I just put it in my back pocket for a moment or two and it’ll soften right up. Sometimes a smidge may end in the cap but that hardly happens and I just use a q-tip to get it out. LOVE the Cali orange scent – it’s so fresh, fruity, zesty and smells amazing. This is such a great lip balm and hopefully the company will come up with more scents (Vanilla maybe??) GREAT lip balm!!
Macy –
Bought the Cali Orange lip balm at a small shop in Joshua Tree CA. Love it!! Squeezed everything I could out of the tube and even scraped out the excess on the sides after. I live at high altitude so my lips are always dry but the tube lasted me over two months. Plastic-free packaging held up great in my bag despite me taking it out and putting it back in often. Great product!