There isn’t any regulated definition of “clear.” Each model, retailer, and group has its personal set of requirements of their model of it—and we now have all the time inspired folks to search for manufacturers that match up with their very own set of requirements. We excluded most of the widespread components buzzed about at the moment, together with parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, petrochemicals, widespread allergens, formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers, silicones, BHA, BHT, and over 1,000 different components regulated by the European Union.
Extra particularly with this lip balm, we wished to ensure we weren’t utilizing petrochemicals (like mineral oils), that are quite common components in conventional lip balms. Given these components are fossil gasoline derived, environmental considerations outweigh their advantages. Moreover, when utilized in extra, the components can suffocate the pores and skin, even inflicting injury to the pores and skin barrier and disrupt the microbiome time beyond regulation.
However we additionally imagine what you placed on the pores and skin needs to be helpful; you possibly can merely discover higher components to actively replenish the pores and skin barrier with wholesome lipids and antioxidants, versus ones that simply sit atop the pores and skin.
And the excessive requirements prolong previous the formulation. It is also vital to contemplate packaging. Our lip balm tube is housed in an Eco-Good Resin © and is 100% recyclable with like supplies. Nonetheless, this materials goes a step additional: Eco Good containers are a proprietary know-how that permits plastic parts to completely break down in biologically lively environments, like landfills and marine environments. It’s totally FDA-compliant and made within the USA. Our delivery containers are constituted of 100% recycled paper and are totally curbside recyclable.
And as all the time, our merchandise are produced in a manufacturing facility powered by 100% wind vitality.
