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.
What it does.
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
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Oversized 0.5 oz USDA Organic tubes — about 3.3x a standard balm. Free U.S. shipping.
Starter 2-Pack$23.00 · 2 tubes · $11.50/tube
Assortment 5-Count$53.00 · 5 tubes · $10.60/tube