Dr. Bronners Lip Balm

Dr. Bronner's Lib Balm Summary:

These Lip Balms (which are based out of organic bees wax) provide a soothing barrier that protects against the elements with jojoba, avocado & hemp oils to provide extra moisturization.

Certified USDA Organic, Dr Bronners lip balms are based on pure organic oils and beeswax free of petrochemically modified ingredients. The organic avocado oil and beeswax offer excellent lip protection, while the organic jojoba and hemp oils add moisturization. Dr. Bronners uses only the finest, organic essential oils for fragrance.

Dr. Bronner's Lip Balms:

• Are Completely Biodegradable and Vegetable-Based
• Are Made with IMO Certified Fair Trade and USDA Certified Organic Oils
• Contain No Synthetic Agents, or Preservatives
• Are Simple, Ecological Formulations Based on Old-World Quality and Expertise

Available in these flavors:

• Lemon Lime
• Orange Ginger
• Peppermint
• Naked (scentless)

Lip Balm Best Uses:

• Lib Moisturizer and Protectant
• Knuckle Moisturizer
• Also use to spot moisturize anywhere else on the body.

Eco Friendly Ingredients:

• Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Organic Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Organic Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Oil, Organic Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Tocopherol 

Lip Balm Notes:

• If you are serious about Sustainability, there is no better choice than Dr. Bronner's Lip Balms.
• Dr Bronner's Products are the Cadillac of Sustainable, Eco-friendly Personal Care Products.
• Dr. Bronner's Lip Balms are not only certified by Oregon Tilth to the same rigorous USDA National Organic Program standards that certify organic foods, but are also certified Fair Trade by the respected Swiss certifier IMO.

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Why we chose them:

• Dr. Bronner's products are some of the absolute best, most sustainable/user friendly products in production. 
• Most of their products are organic and have absolutely no synthetic or even partially synthetic ingredients. 
• Even their primary surfactant is 100% natural. 
• In addition, they strive to support fair trade with many of their products and some of their bottles are even made from 100% post consumer waste. 

Fair Trade:

• Dr. Bronner's takes care of their employees with generous salaries and benefits (no-deductible PPO health insurance and a great profit sharing/retirement plan that we fully fund). 
• They cap executive pay at five times the lowest-paid position, and they give all profits not needed for business development to support progressive charities and causes.[learn more]
• Certified Under the USDA National Organic Program:  Organic integrity in body care means that the main ingredients as well as secondary ingredients in an organic labeled or branded product are certified organic.
  
• Produced in compliance with the National Organic Program Dr. Bronner's products are certified to the USDAís National Organic Program, which consumers rightly trust to ensure the organic integrity of organic labeled products.[learn more]
• No Animal Testing
• Dr. Bronner's qualifies for the rabbit and stars logo of the Coalition for Consumer information on Cosmetics (CCIC). This logo certifies that all of their products and product ingredients are not tested on animals. The CCIC, a coalition of animal rights organizations, requires independent audit for confirmation. [learn more]

Pros:

• Most of their products are fair-trade, completely non-synthetic and exceptionally natural, safe and effective.
• Most of their bottles are readily recyclable and some are made from 100% post consumer waste.
• They make some of the most sustainable products in the industry!

Cons:

• With a small portion of their products, it is not clear if they include fragrances or natural oils.
• Additionally, their shave gel squeeze tube in not labeled for recycling, so therefore is not recyclable. 

Eco-Score

• B

Eco-Rating Break Down:

• Life    B
  
• Source:    A
• Packaging:    C
  
• Manufacturing:    C
• Ingredients:    A

Eco-Rating Details:

• Life: Dr. Bronner's Lip Balms are concentrated
• Source: Lip Balm Ingredients are sustainably sourced through IMO Certified, Fair-Trade practices.
  
• Packaging: The Lib Balm tube it is made from no. 5 plastic and can be recycled through preserves Gimme 5 program.  The manufacture of the tube is in the process of securing a contract to obtain tubes built from 80% PCR (Post Consumer Resin) material.
  
• Manufacturing: U.S Base Manufacturer operates with standard "grid" power within California's stringent standards.
• Product Content: Dr. Bronner's Organic Lip Balms are made from 100% Natural, USDA Certified 100% Organic Biodegradable ingredients. 
  

Founder’s Choice:

• No

Fair Trade: 

• Yes by IMO!  Dr. Bronner's also ensures that there is never more than a 5 fold gap between their highest and lowest paid employee!