Why we picked it
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Olive oil, beeswax and a scent, nothing else.
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The cooling one of the two tins, for anyone who likes a fresh feel.
Buying guide
What to look for in a Lip Balm?
A balm needs an oil, a wax and optionally a scent; anything much longer is doing work the basics already do.
'Fragrance' or 'parfum' on a label can cover a long undisclosed list. An essential oil is more specific, though the best labels name which one.
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What to look for in a Lip Balm?
- 01A balm needs an oil, a wax and optionally a scent; anything much longer is doing work the basics already do.
- 02'Fragrance' or 'parfum' on a label can cover a long undisclosed list. An essential oil is more specific, though the best labels name which one.
Forest Post Lip Balm vs other lip balms
| What to compare | Purepicked | Regular lip balm |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient count | Three | Usually a longer list |
| Base | Olive oil | Petrolatum or mineral oil |
| Wax | Forest beeswax | Paraffin or synthetic wax |
| Fragrance | Essential oil | Synthetic fragrance or 'parfum' |
| Preservative | None declared | Usually present |
How to use it
- Warm a little on a fingertip and press into the lips rather than dragging
- Reapply as needed; there is no preservative, so keep the tin closed and clean
- Store below room temperature in summer — beeswax balms soften in heat
Is it for you?
Good for
Everyday dry lips
Anyone avoiding petrolatum and mineral oil
Anyone who likes a cooling balm
Gifting and stocking fillers
Avoid if
Anyone sensitive to mint essential oils
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Forest Post
- Net quantity
- 10 g
- Type
- Lip Balms
Also on the label
No synthetic fragranceForest beeswaxOlive oil base
Questions people ask
What's in this lip balm?
Three ingredients: olive oil, forest beeswax and an essential oil for a cooling mint scent. No petrolatum, no synthetic fragrance and no preservative.
Which essential oil is used?
Forest Post does not name it, so we don't either. It is the only fragrance in the tin.
How is it different from the Orange tin?
The recipe is the same; only the scent changes. Mint is the sharper, cooling one of the two.
Why does it go soft in summer?
Beeswax balms soften in heat. Store it below room temperature in summer.
How should I apply and store it?
Warm a little on a fingertip and press it into the lips rather than dragging. There is no preservative, so keep the tin closed and clean.
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