Scent Guide

Essential Oils vs. Artificial Fragrance in Lip Care

There is a fundamental difference between the scents in Numbrrrz and those in most conventional lip balms. Numbrrrz uses certified organic essential oils and natural flavorings — real plant-derived compounds with identifiable sources and documented safety profiles. Most drugstore lip balms use synthetic fragrances, which can contain dozens of undisclosed chemicals hidden behind the single word 'fragrance' on the label. Understanding this difference helps you make informed choices about what you put on one of the most absorbent parts of your body.

Benefits

Essential oils are single-source, traceable plant extracts

Natural flavorings come from real food sources

Full ingredient transparency — no hidden chemicals

Additional therapeutic benefits from plant compounds

Lower allergenicity risk compared to synthetic fragrance blends

Best For

Clean beauty enthusiasts who want full ingredient transparencyPeople with fragrance sensitivities looking for safer scented optionsParents who want to know exactly what is in their family's lip productsAnyone concerned about the undisclosed chemicals in synthetic fragrances

FAQ

What is the difference between essential oils and synthetic fragrance?

Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts obtained through steam distillation or cold pressing from a single identifiable source. Synthetic fragrances can contain 50-100+ laboratory-created chemicals, often undisclosed, designed to mimic natural scents. Numbrrrz only uses essential oils and natural flavorings.

Can essential oils cause allergic reactions?

Some people can be sensitive to specific essential oils, which is why we offer an Unscented option. However, because essential oils are single-source ingredients, you can identify and avoid specific triggers. Synthetic fragrances make this impossible because their components are undisclosed.

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