carmex Lip Balm
carmex Carmex Lip Balm lists 12 ingredients on its label, 10 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains mineral oil
Key ingredients
- DENATURANT
- CamphorMenthol
- ANTISTATIC
- LanolinParaffinum Liquidum
- BINDING
- Beeswax
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl EstersTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camphor | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| White Petrolatum | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lanolin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Beeswax | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paraffinum Liquidum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vanillin | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/346 | — | Yellow |
| Flavor | 香精 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Camphor
- Denaturant and fragrance with irritant and allergenic potential; strict concentration limits required for sensitive skin.
- White Petrolatum
- Not decoded yet
- Lanolin
- Wool-derived lipid, excellent occlusive emollient; high sensitization rate (wool alcohols), caution for sensitive skin.
- Beeswax
- Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen
- Cetyl Esters
- Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Phenol
- Not decoded yet
- Vanillin
- Fragrance component; EU limit 0.85%, potential allergen, oxidation sensitive.
- Flavor
- Food-grade flavoring; verify cosmetic compliance and allergen content if used in skincare.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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