EcoRoots sends a small but powerful message on sustainability with our zero waste vegan lip balm. Come, let’s find out!

We all know that, lip balm is an essential item for many of us, and we sometimes can not do without it every day. It provides an occlusive layer on the lip surface to hydrate and protects it from external exposure that sucks moisture away from the body.

However, most lip balms come in containers with loads of plastic components, which unfortunately makes them unrecyclable. There are also other chapsticks and lip balms packaged in tubes and applicators. Still, there goes yet another piece of plastic that can't be recycled, ending up in landfills and hurting the planet.

There's a solution; a Zero Waste Lip Balm! This plays the same role as conventional lip balm and doesn't negatively affect the environment. So, if you're looking for the perfect zero waste lip balm or want to learn more about it, then you're in the right place.

Let's dive in!

What is Zero Waste Lip Balm?

Zero waste lip balm is an eco-friendly lip balm that does not leave behind waste. Everything is either compostable, recyclable, or biodegradable from its container to its ingredients.

Simply put, the zero waste lip balms do not contain synthetic ingredients or are shipped in plastic packaging. It is manufactured in a way that is as close to zero waste as possible.

Though it is difficult for any product to be entirely wasteless, a low-waste lip balm should only contain materials and ingredients that will break down naturally and not end up in landfills.

These eco-friendly lip balms use only natural ingredients without toxic chemicals and are generally free from chemicals like sulfate, paraben, and phthalate. Natural lip balms are produced from different oils and commonly contain essential oils and other plant extracts.

The ingredients will most likely be organic, vegan, and sustainably sourced. Regarding production, most sustainable lip balms are hand poured or handmade in small batches. Technically, whatever packaging is used should be recyclable at the bare minimum.

Zero waste lip balms will always be in plastic-free packaging and are mostly compostable. But then, why do you need to switch to a zero waste lip balm?

Why Should I Switch to Zero Waste Lip Balm?

How many lip balms have you misplaced just this year? Probably much. Some might have fallen from your pocket, or found their way to the bottom of your bag, got opened, and took in all the crumbs. Likewise, they might melt or break, or someone uses them, and you're irritated. 

Since they are relatively cheap, you'll probably just head out and get a new one. But since plastic products are not degradable, you indirectly contribute to the earth's woes by continuing with those habits. Using a zero waste lip product will instead reduce the amount of plastic waste from your skincare routine.

We at EcoRoots focus on sustainable and zero-waste everyday products, we handmake and produce zero-waste lip balms and care about the environment and our sustainability efforts. 

Most times, you're getting ingredients grown locally, free from fertilizers and pesticides, thereby supporting other small businesses practicing beekeeping methods and sustainable farming.

The EcoRoots zero waste vegan lip balm below achieves intense hydration, safe for babies and sensitive skin with a percentage of the ingredients used in industrial and commercial products. All without plastic!

Zero waste lip balms are available in various shapes and sizes, recyclable, compostable, and reusable containers. And usually contain fewer ingredients than in commercial, plastic-laden balms.

You're probably already interested in getting yourself a zero waste lip balm; well, shopping for one can be tricky, but here's what to look out for.

What To Look For When Buying Zero Waste Lip Balm

You might second guess licking your lips when you find out what's contained in some of the popular lip products. Ingredients such as petroleum, artificial colors, mineral oil, and  synthetic derived fragrances have been proven to be bad and might cause some serious health and skin complications.

You need to consider specific criteria when buying zero waste lip balm. These include:

• Petroleum-free: Lip balm products containing petroleum jelly are pretty popular mostly because they are cheap to made and affordable. But are they the best product for your lips? Since it is a by-product of oil refining, petroleum jelly is not biodegradable and is considered unsafe for you ad the environment.

Instead, you can get products containing Unrefined Shea Butter and Wildcrafted Candelilla Wax, which are effective and safer alternatives to petroleum jelly.

• It should be free of other nasties: Also, make sure your lip balm is made from all-natural ingredients and doesn't contain other toxins such as chemical dyes, parabens, preservatives, and synthetic fragrances. 

• Plant-based or Cruelty-free: Choose products that are 100% vegan in their ingredients. They should be palm oil free and as plant-based as possible. For lip balms that contain beeswax, you want to ensure it's cruelty-free and organic.

• Sustainable packaging: Does the brand source its ingredients ethically and sustainably? As always, opt for plastic-free products. Check to confirm the packaging is waste-friendly and can be reused, composted, or recycled.

• Online reviews: What are people saying about the brand and its product? Are they local? Where is it produced? How is the delivery done? Are there people who are sensitive to their ingredients? Answers to these questions will give you clarity on whether the lip balm is good for you or not.

Not to worry, we at EcoRoots ensured we put all these criteria into consideration when producing the perfect zero waste lip balm just for you.

The next question on your mind is probably where can you find the EcoRoots zero waste lip balm, and how can you get one? Let's find out!

Where To Find EcoRoots Zero Waste Lip Balm

You can get the EcoRoots zero waste lip balm directly on our EcoRoots website. Simply place your order and expect to receive an email order notification with a tracking number to track your shipment.

Once your order ships, you can expect to receive it in 2-3 business days. Shipping and packaging are 100% plastic-free; we use only compostable and recyclable materials to ensure products arrive safe and intact.

Our small business and brand is located in the USA and we peoduce our vegan lip balm in fresh in small batches. With different zero waste lip balms to choose from - we have tinted and natural lip balm options, and they are fully vegan, and 100% compostable.

Why Should I Choose This Product?

The EcoRoots zero waste vegan lip balm combines organic rosehip seed, olive, jojoba, sunflower seed, and coconut oils designed to hydrate chapped lips.

Rather than beeswax, we used the vegan candelilla wax, which allows for easy molding and increases the balm's longevity. You can choose between the lightly tinted scented with natural lingonberry scent or unscented natural zero waste lip balm.

Both options are free of paraben phthalates, synthetic fragrance, and gluten, and they offer the lips a naturally glossy and hydrated look. Although they have the same size as conventional chapstick tubes, these cardboard push tubes hold 3x as much product at a very affordable price.

The EcoRoots vegan lip balm is zero waste, effective, and offers a long-lasting, dream hydration. The ultra-hydrating zero waste lip balm is handmade with organic, vegan ingredients to nourish, protect, and moisturize your lips.

All ingredients are sustainable, plant-based, and selected for their hydrating and protective qualities. The Organic Coconut Oil and Unrefined Shea Butter in it make this lip balm smoother and long-lasting, while vitamin E, and Organic Jojoba Oil help replenishes dry or chapped lips.

This plastic free lip balm packaging is created from a paper tube, making it 100% compostable and a great sustainable vegan and plastic-free beauty product.

Pros:

• Vegan and cruelty-free
• Gluten-free
• Made with organic ingredients
• No synthetic fragrance
• Zero waste
• Parabens and phthalates free
• Compostable and recyclable packaging
• Plastic-free
• Travel-friendly size 

Cons:

• It is handmade in small batches, so sometimes it might sell out fast due to high demand

About EcoRoots

EcoRoots is a small women-owned business based in Colorado, USA, with an endless mission to provide you with the best eco-friendly and low-waste products. We are a small business built on valuable suggestions and customer feedback. 

We at EcoRoots are committed to transparency, receiving continuous feedback, improving on it, and constantly striving to be better. Asides from our vegan lip balm, we have a collection of about 50 low-waste products from bath & beauty and health to household products that you can choose from.

Our eco-friendly lineup (e.g., zero waste laundry detergent, organic body wash, zero waste floss, deodorant cream, zero waste shampoo bar etc.) are vegan, cruelty-free, palm oil free, natural and organic, and packaged zero waste to help you find sustainable alternatives to everyday essentials. So, anytime you purchase any of our products, you get to join the mission and be a part of something greater than all of us.

Aside from our zero-waste products making an impact on the environment, the EcoRoots team also donates a portion of our annual sales to Ocean Conservancy and other organizations that give back to the planet.

Now that you've gotten yourself the best natural lip balm you can try out today, allow us to share with you the hard work that went into producing this lip balm.

Here, you will learn the four-step methodology that helped distinguish our plastic-free lip balm from the average ones and rank us the best.

Methodology

Step 1: Researching all the big eco-friendly zero waste lip balm

Our research started by noting the market's most popular vegan lip balms. Some brands claim to be sustainable and fully vegan, but not all are faithful to these claims. Several of them use beeswax as one of their ingredients, but we use vegan candelilla wax instead, making our product 100% vegan.

Step 2: Online Reviews and Testimonials

We encourage all our customers to drop reviews for us and ask them for testimonials. We use all this information to make and improve our zero waste lip balm better and stand out from the rest.

Reading through all the reviews was time-consuming but worthwhile as we wanted to know people's experiences with our plastic-free lip balm to serve our customers better.

We went on to read the reviews and testimonials of other popular zero waste lip balm brands to know what consumers are complaining about so we don't make the same mistake in our product.

As expected, some brands put up paid testimonials and false reviews to create a fake image of their business on their website. So we went further to check reviews on popular online marketplaces like Reddit and Quora. 

Step 3: Interviews with real customers and popular zero waste lip balm brands

We knew if we wanted in-depth information about customers' experience with our zero waste vegan lip balm, reading reviews alone would not suffice. So, we contacted a few customers, and that action alone gave us more profound and genuine insight into our lip balm efficiency.

Customers expressed unique problems that we wouldn't have thought about when creating the perfect zero waste lip balm, such as allergic reactions to some of the ingredients in the lip balm and minor delivery problems. 

The information acquired from this approach has helped us produce a zero-waste lip balm that is perfect for sensitive skin, allergy-free, and ultra-hydrating while also maintaining the sustainability goal. Also, we have improved our delivery system to ensure customers have a seamless ride on our website from order to delivery.

Further, we contacted a few brands directly to clear our doubts regarding some of their ingredients' vegan and cruelty-free status, their eco-friendly dreams, and plans to produce more sustainable products. Many didn't respond, while others were hesitant.

At EcoRoots, we are very transparent in our dealings, and all our ingredients are cruelty-free and vegan. We have also gone on to feature more zero waste plastic-free products, an action we will continue to do one product at a time till we are able to live our everyday lives sustainably and save the planet. We factored this into our ratings, and it helped us rank our product as the top choice.

Step 4: Analyzing the zero waste lip balm

After reading reviews, testimonials, and interviewing customers and other brands, we summarized all the important criteria that made our zero waste lip balm the best in the market.

• Ingredients
• Cost
• Effects on sensitive lips
• Sustainable packaging
• Vegan
• Hydration
• Not tested on animals
• Plastic-free shipping 
• Eco-friendly initiative and contribution to the environment

Summary of Zero Waste Lip Balm

Several brands are doing some innovative things to tackle the plastic crisis by providing consumers with an alternative, and EcoRoots is not an exception. It feels good knowing you get to be beautiful and save the planet!

Switching to a natural lip balm is a simple way to include sustainability in your routine. It will also make you feel at ease when you lose one because you know the product and its packaging will easily return to the earth.

And don't forget you can always check out EcoRoots plastic free shop not only for the zero waste lip balm but pretty much anything from beauty and health to household products.

You can also help your loved ones live sustainably by gifting them the vegan lip balm or sharing this article with them.