Why Natural Oils Outperform Petroleum-Based Lip Balms

Ever noticed how some lip balms feel smooth when you apply them, but leave your lips dry again within an hour? That’s often because petroleum-based balms mostly sit on the surface, forming a seal without actually nourishing the lips.

The Problem with Petroleum-Based Lip Balms

• Only seal the lips; they don’t actively nourish

• Offer temporary smoothness

• Don’t support the lips’ natural barrier health

• Are derived from fossil fuel

Natural oil–based lip balms work differently. Made with plant butters, oils, and waxes, they contain fatty acids, antioxidants, and emollients that lips naturally respond to, helping improve comfort and hydration over time.

The Natural Ingredients in our plant-based lip balms!

1. Mango Butter:  Rich in vitamins A and C, it enhances skin elasticity and radiance.

2. Cacao Butter: A moisturising butter rich in polyphenols and tocopherols, cacao butter helps protect lips from UV radiation and environmental pollutants while keeping them soft and smooth.

3. Shea Butter: It repairs and protects the skin with its emollient properties.

4. Hemp Seed Oil: Lightweight yet nourishing, hemp seed oil helps support the lips’ natural barrier and prevent moisture loss without feeling greasy.

5. Lavender Essential Oil: Adds a gentle, calming aroma and offers anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe dry or irritated lips.

6. Vanilla Oil: Adds a warm, comforting aroma while offering antioxidant properties that support lip care.

7. Coconut Oil: Known for its emollient properties, coconut oil helps reduce dryness while keeping lips smooth and supple.

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The Busy Bee Lip Balm is made with coconut oil, shea butter, and almond oil to help prevent dryness and keep lips comfortable. Beeswax forms a protective layer against harsh weather, while antioxidants such as vitamin E and polyphenols support everyday protection, without heaviness or the need for constant reapplication.

The Mason & Co x Bare Cacao Butter Lip Balm brings together cacao butter, coconut oil, and almond oil for deep moisturisation. These ingredients are rich in fatty acids and squalene, helping lips stay hydrated, soft, and supported. Cacao butter also contains natural antioxidants that help protect against environmental stressors.

Hemp-ily Ever After blends mango butter, hemp seed oil, and coconut oil to hydrate and protect the lips. Vitamin E and gentle essential oils add antioxidant and calming benefits, keeping lips smooth without feeling sticky.

Why choose natural and plant-based lip balms?

• Provide added antioxidant support through oils like coconut and lavender, paired with plant-based butters such as cacao

• Add a gentle, pleasant aroma without synthetic fragrances

• Used in low concentrations, they complement nourishing butters and oils without overpowering or drying the lips

Choosing balms made with natural oils, plant butters, and gentle waxes means choosing ingredients that support your lips’ natural balance, comfort, and protection. Without relying on petroleum or synthetic fragrances, these formulas focus on nourishment that lasts, keeping lips soft, cared for, and comfortable every day.