Kids

Lip balm

Children's lip balms made with oils, butters and waxes, without a petrolatum base.

We favor straightforward moisturizing formulas and unscented options, assessing flavors and colorants alongside the main ingredients.  Any essential oils are identified because a pleasant taste or scent is not a measure of gentleness.  Flavored balm is not food, and ordinary balm is not sunscreen.

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Babo Botanicals Soothing Miracle Balm for Dry Lips — Fragrance-Free, 3.35 oz Babo Botanicals Soothing Miracle Balm for Dry Lips — Fragrance-Free, 3.35 oz EWG VERIFIEDUSDA ORGANICUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: This fragrance-free, USDA Organic balm combines beeswax with shea butter and plant oils to soften dry lips.  Babo specifically includes lips among its uses for children and adults.  The rich texture can separate or be hard to squeeze, so store it at room temperature.  Patch-test first and stop if irritation occurs; this is a moisturizer, not an eczema treatment. Materials: sunflower oil · beeswax · olive oil · shea butter · jojoba oil $17.00★ 4.6 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Portland Bee Balm Unscented Beeswax Lip Balm Portland Bee Balm Unscented Beeswax Lip Balm USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: This simple balm combines beeswax with organic coconut and olive oils to coat and soften dry lips.  It leaves out added flavors and essential oils, making it an option for families who prefer an unflavored formula.  Beeswax and coconut still have a natural aroma, and children with relevant allergies should avoid it. Materials: beeswax · organic coconut oil · organic olive oil $9.99★ 4.6 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Moroccan Magic Organic Pure Coconut Lip Balm Moroccan Magic Organic Pure Coconut Lip Balm USDA ORGANICMADE SAFEUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Beeswax helps keep moisture in, while coconut, sunflower and argan oils soften dry lips.  This USDA Organic balm is coconut-flavored, not fragrance-free.  Three tubes are included.  Avoid it if you have a tree-nut allergy, as the manufacturer advises; it does not provide sun protection. Materials: beeswax · coconut and argan oils · coconut flavor $9.99★ 4.5 · 5,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Sierra Bees Organic Honey Lip Balm Sierra Bees Organic Honey Lip Balm Why we recommend it: Olive and sunflower oils soften dry lips, while beeswax forms a moisture-holding layer.  This honey-flavored balm has a short ingredient list and comes in four small tubes, so one can stay at home and another in a school bag.  It contains bee-derived ingredients and added flavor; choose an unflavored option if those bother your child.  An adult should help younger children apply it and handle the cap. Materials: olive oil · beeswax · sunflower oil · vitamin E · honey extract $9.30★ 4.5 · 71 ratings View on Amazon
Cleure Fragrance-Free Shea Butter Lip Balm Cleure Fragrance-Free Shea Butter Lip Balm USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: For children who dislike minty or flavored balms, this unscented formula softens lips with shea and cocoa butters, without added flavor, fragrance or beeswax.  Six small tubes make it easy to keep a spare.  This is a moisturizer, not sunscreen; supervise young children and keep the cap out of reach. Materials: squalene oil · candelilla wax · organic cocoa butter · organic shea butter · vitamin E $26.99★ 4.3 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Doctor Rogers Castor Oil Lip Balm (4.25 g) Doctor Rogers Castor Oil Lip Balm (4.25 g) USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: For families who prefer an unflavored, fragrance-free balm, this three-ingredient stick pairs softening castor oil with two plant waxes that help hold in moisture.  The manufacturer identifies it for all ages.  Expect a firm, waxy texture rather than a glossy finish, and stop using it if it irritates.  The tube is polypropylene plastic; apply the balm without letting children chew the packaging. Materials: castor oil · candelilla wax · hydrogenated castor oil $12.00★ 4.1 · 400+ ratings View on Amazon
Eco Lips Bee Free Unflavored Vegan Lip Balm — 0.15 oz Eco Lips Bee Free Unflavored Vegan Lip Balm — 0.15 oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Candelilla wax replaces beeswax in this vegan option, while cocoa butter and coconut oil help keep lips soft.  There is no added fragrance or mint oil, although the unflavored formula does include stevia extract.  Made in Iowa using globally sourced ingredients and a manufacturer-described plastic-free tube; a useful choice for families avoiding animal-derived waxes. Materials: sunflower oil · candelilla wax · cocoa butter $3.89 View product
Eco Lips Gold Unflavored Organic Lip Balm — 0.15 oz Eco Lips Gold Unflavored Organic Lip Balm — 0.15 oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Baobab oil from Namibia joins cocoa butter and beeswax in this unflavored balm, softening dry lips without mint oils or added fragrance.  The exact formula is identified as USDA Organic and made in Iowa with globally sourced ingredients.  Eco Lips describes its Plant Pod tube as plastic-free; organic ingredients do not make the balm allergy-free. Materials: sunflower oil · beeswax · cocoa butter $3.89 View product
Eco Lips Mongo Kiss Unflavored Organic Lip Balm — 0.25 oz Eco Lips Mongo Kiss Unflavored Organic Lip Balm — 0.25 oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A generous cocoa-butter base and African-sourced mongongo oil make this a richer unflavored option for dry lips, with no mint oil or added fragrance.  The USA-made formula is identified as USDA Organic.  Unlike Eco Lips’ Plant Pod balms, this larger stick comes in a plastic tube.  Check the seed-oil ingredients if your child has allergies; this is not a sunscreen. Materials: mongongo oil · sunflower oil · beeswax $3.49 View product

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

Parabens Phthalates Synthetic fragrance Sulfates (SLS/SLES) Formaldehyde releasers