Is Lip Balm Vegan? (Ours Isn't, and Here's Why We Use Beeswax)
Most lip balms aren't vegan: beeswax is the reason. We use it deliberately. Here's why, what the alternatives are, and how to...
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Phat balm. Phun phacts.
The Everything Balm: One Stick for Lips, Hands, Cuticles & Dry Patches
One 30g stick for lips, hands, cuticles and dry patches. Phatstix founder Thom Watson explains what a multi-use balm actually does, and...
Read the fileWhy Are My Lips Always Chapped? 8 Reasons (and Fixes)
Lips chronically dry, peeling or sore? Here are 8 real reasons why your lips stay chapped, and what actually fixes each one....
Read the fileLip Balm Addiction: Myth, or Are Your Lips Actually Hooked?
Is lip balm addiction real? We break down the irritant cycle, the occlusive trap, and what the science says, so you can...
Read the fileLip Balm vs Vaseline: Is Petroleum Jelly Actually Looking After Your Lips?
Vaseline locks in moisture but can't condition dry lips on its own. Lip balm does both. We explain the difference, and when...
Read the fileIs a Big Lip Balm Actually Worth It? (We Did the Maths)
We ran the numbers on big lip balms vs standard tubes. At ~£0.80/g, a 30g balm beats Rhode, Fresh and Burt's Bees...
Read the fileLip Balm Ingredients To Avoid (and Why They Keep Your Lips Dry)
Menthol, fragrance, lanolin: some lip balm ingredients can keep lips stuck in a dry-lips loop. Here's what to look for on the...
Read the fileNatural Lip Balm UK: What "Natural" Should (and Shouldn't) Mean
"Natural" on a lip balm can mean anything or nothing. Here's what it should mean, and what makes The Balm genuinely 100%...
Read the fileShea, Cocoa & Mango Butter: Which Is Best for Dry Lips?
Shea, cocoa and mango butter all condition dry lips, but they work differently. We break down the science, the texture and why...
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