The 4 Harmful Ingredients You Want to Avoid in Lip Balms

So how can you shop smart? Compton recommends looking for natural ingredients like rich plant oils, butters, and waxes, such as castor oil, mango-seed butter, beeswax, and candelilla wax. "These natural ingredients

also feel rich and buttery versus their synthetic counterparts, which often feel sticky, thick, and tacky," she says.

For those who have lips that are on the sensitive side, Compton suggests being mindful of essential oils that can be irritating, like camphor or menthol. Bottom line: Read the ingredients list closely so it can suit your specific skin needs.

If you want to make some clean-beauty swaps, take a look at some of our favorite options below.

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