Review: Avalon Organics Vitamin C Soothing Lip Balm

On a recent trip to Target, I was delighted to discover a natural lip balm on clearance. It was a larger than average size, and came in a fun orange tube. Fortunately, this was only on clearance at my store, and is still available elsewhere. What is this special balm? Avalon Organics' Vitamin C Soothing Lip Balm.

Pros:

• Affordable
• Retail availability
• Wide-mouthed tube
• Nice texture
• Relatively gentle formula

Cons:

• Contains beeswax

Summary:
This balm has a nice, smooth texture and is easy to apply. The wide-mouthed tube is great for a generous application, or if you have plump lips. I was surprised to see this rates a 6 on EWG Skin Deep database, which I'm not sure is very accurate. Ingredients that occur naturally from essential oils, including citral, eugenol, limonene, and linalool, weigh down the rating. I suspect the hazard should be closer to a 3 or a 4. Overall, it was a gentle balm with a pleasant citrus scent, and I'd love to see a vegan version.

Also available on Amazon.com.

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Disclosure notice: This product was purchased by the reviewer. No compensation was accepted and the opinions are my own. Please verify any claims with the manufacturer, especially if you have any allergies or concerns.

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