Dr. Bronner’s – Organic Lip Balm (Peppermint, 0.15 ounce, 6-Pack) – Made with Organic Beeswax and Avocado Oil, For Dry Lips, Hands, Chin or Cheeks, Jojoba Oil for Added Moisture, Cooling and Hydrating

Chapstick Trio Compared
When I recently ran out of lip balm (I’m an avid user), I wanted to look into something a little more “green” – organic, if possible, and paraben free. I also needed something that wouldn’t irritate my incredibly sensitive skin allergies (which is why I tend to go for unflavored/unscented/uncolored personal care items). And, of course, all other things being equal, I prefer a lip balm that lasts as long as possible.As a ‘scientific’ trial, I decided to try out three different “natural” lip balms available on Amazon, this one included, and limit myself to one lip balm a day, recording my observations and frequency of use in a 9-hour work day. (And if that doesn’t make my life sound exciting, I don’t know what will, ha.)Dr. Bronner’s & Sun Dog’s Magic Organic Lip Balm, Naked – 5 StarsDr. Bronner’s little purple stick of lip balm isn’t perfect, but it’s about as near as I could find in “natural” lip balms. It’s USDA Certified Organic (as opposed to the more flimsy “Natural” moniker) and – according to their website, at least – the company is certified as a Fair Trade company. The “Naked” version is almost completely scentless and tasteless (although they do sell scented and flavored ones for people who like that sort of thing) and the ingredients list is refreshingly short – a mere 5 ingredients, perfect for the allergenically inclined. The lip balm goes on smooth and feels extremely nice, but I did have to apply more Dr. Bronner’s lip balm the most frequently – 8 to 9 times a day in a nine hour period.Hugo Naturals Lip Balm, Vanilla & Sweet Orange – 3 StarsHugo Naturals doesn’t sport the USDA Certified Organic label, but several of the ingredients on the ingredient list have “Organic” in the title (although “Certified” is nowhere to be found, so I’m not sure how to take that). The ingredient list is 10+ items long, but you can visit their website to download a complete list of ingredients in their products, which is nice if you have a specific allergy or additive you’re trying to avoid. The “Vanilla and Sweet Orange” flavor has a nice, mild scent to it, but there’s a slight “tingle” at application that I found slightly unpleasant – perhaps a reaction on my part to the citrus additives? Furthermore, I noticed that after wearing the lip balm for awhile, the tip of my tongue started to itch irritably, to the point where I found myself gnawing on my tongue to ‘scratch’ it. This irritation occurred on all of my “Hugo Naturals Days”, but not with the other lip balms, and since I cycled the days randomly I suspect that the relationship was a causal one. As for application, Hugo Naturals goes on smoothly and I had to reapply 7-8 times in a nine hour period.Yes To Carrots Lip Butter, Melon – 4 StarsYes To Carrots also sports the USDA Certified Organic label, albeit with an odd “95% Organic” disclaimer just above it. The long ingredient list (13+ items) notes which ingredients were certified organic and which ones weren’t, and you can visit their website for a complete ingredients list for each flavor of lip balm they offer. I bought the “Melon” flavor on the theory that it would be the mildest, but I notice that the “Melon” flavor also contains a good dose of citrus orange extract. I didn’t notice a tingle or an irritation with this lip balm, however, which was a relief. The scent is a mixed-bag – I would probably describe it as “cheerful” smelling, but it feels overwhelming, particularly right after application. Actual application is smooth and application times are the least frequent – 7 times each day, within the nine hour testing period. I’m not sure, though, if the application times were less because the lip balm lasted longer than its compatriots or if it was because I was dreading the wash of bright-cheerful-melon scent. Whether or not that is a bad thing will depend entirely on the user – I can imagine that many children would find the scent delightful.Bottom line, you probably can’t go wrong with any of these lip balms – I recommend all of them over the non-natural, paraben-containing brands available. I’m happy I ordered all of them and will use them all (except perhaps the Hugo Naturals, due to my unique allergy issues) until they’re gone… but after that, I’ll probably only reorder the Dr. Bronner’s and stick with that one.~ Ana Mardoll

Very Natural and Smooth Chapstick
These are truly natural with no scent or flavor. The application is smooth and leaves my lip moistened. Highly recommend.

Best chapstick
Thank you for making it affordable . My favorite chapstick. Always a great pick. Nothing compares. Hydrates lips very well.

Luscious Lips
Incredibly smooth and nourishing to the lips. I use it every night to have the best lip health. I really like it and because it has clean ingredients, I will order it again.

Love this stuff goes on smooth and leaves no white residue. Has the perfect amount of pepermint leaving your lips soft and refreshed.

I mistakenly thought I was buying a bulk pack of 6, and would not have bought if I had known. But the product is good otherwise.

Love this product. Will purchase again!