A couple of questions

Is Carmex cruelty-free?

Is Carmex® tested on animals? We never test on animals. Carmex® founder Alfred Woelbing believed animal testing to be uselessly and needlessly cruel, and that stance against animal testing has remained a part of our culture. All Carmex® products undergo a thorough chemical analysis before they leave our facility.

Why is Carmex not cruelty-free?

Carmex is not vegan because it contains beeswax and lanolin, even though they don't test on animals like some other lip balm manufacturers do. … There are many great lip balms that are 100% cruelty-free and vegan. Here's my guide to the top 5 vegan and cruelty-free lip balms if you'd like to check it out.

Is Carmex ChapStick cruelty-free?

Examples of lip balms that are not cruelty-free are Nivea, Neutrogena, Chapstick, Palmer's, Aquaphor, and Carmex.

Can vegans use Carmex?

Unfortunately, carmex isn't vegan — this is because it uses beeswax as a key ingredient, as well as lanolin.

What ChapStick brands are cruelty-free?

The Best Cruelty-Free Vegan Lip Balms

  • Shea Moisture Shea Butter Lip Balm.
  • HURRAW! Balm.
  • CannaSmack Plain Mary Jane Lip Balm.
  • Lush Key Lime Pie Lip Balm.
  • Crazy Rumors Lip Balms.
  • PETA Vegan Lip Balm.
  • Eco Lips' Bee Free Vegan Lip Balm.
  • The Merry Hempsters' Vegan Hemp Lip Balms.

Does Burt’s Bees test on animals?

Burt's Bees does not test its products on animals nor do we ask others to do so on our behalf. … Please know that we are absolutely committed to our no animal testing policy, and are proceeding only in the instances where we can maintain unwavering adherence to it.

Why is Carmex bad for your lips?

Besides the camphor and menthol, Carmex also includes several other ingredients that can cause sensitivity. The irritation creates a never-ending cycle of Carmex addiction. Dr. Bowe says, “Carmex has many irritating ingredients that can cause inflammation in the lip area in people with sensitive lips.

Why is Carmex bad?

Besides the camphor and menthol, Carmex also includes several other ingredients that can cause sensitivity. The irritation creates a never-ending cycle of Carmex addiction. Dr. Bowe says, “Carmex has many irritating ingredients that can cause inflammation in the lip area in people with sensitive lips.