Camphor in Lip Balm

Provides a cooling, tingling sensation that consumers associate with a product 'working.' Also used as a mild pain reliever and anti-itch agent.

In our database, 9 lip balm products contain Camphor as a flagged ingredient. The actual number on the market is likely much higher, as our database covers major brands but not every product available.

Risk depends on exposure route and frequency. Lip Balm products are applied directly to the lips, where ingredients are ingested through eating and drinking. Daily use on lips causes drying and irritation, leading to increased reapplication.

Look for lip balm products that use peppermint oil (diluted), eucalyptus oil (diluted), cocoa butter instead of Camphor. Numbrrrz lip balm uses only organic, food-grade ingredients and contains zero flagged chemicals.