Lip Balms – Licking the Chemical Conundrum
Recently, the US House and Senate introduced the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act after a study found toxic levels of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in hundreds of makeup products. But what’s even more alarming is that 88% of the products tested failed to reveal the inclusion of these harmful, man-made chemicals, which have been linked to various types of cancer, hormone disruption, and other serious ailments.
More and more, consumers are demanding product transparency, efficacy, and safety, especially in their lip balms. Studies have shown that frequent users of lip balms, lip glosses, and lipsticks can ingest up to a pound of lip products every two years, providing an easy gateway for toxic chemicals.
The problem has become so widespread that the US Pirg Education Fund released the guide: Kiss Off: A Consumer’s Guide to Saying No to Toxic Lip Products. This guide identifies the major lip product brands that contain harmful chemicals, including parabens and fragrances.
A Better Balm
With the continued outcry from consumers, smart brands are finding healthy alternatives to their chemically laced products. Lip balms hailed as “organic,” “vegan,” and “natural” are rising in popularity as the chemical conundrum sweeps the nation.
As a certified organic and FDA-registered manufacturer of personal care products, Federal Package closely monitors sourcing, product composition, production, and documentation to ensure every product meets its claim as organic, vegan, or natural. “Our onsite, FDA-registered analytical and microbiology lab has the capability to perform a broad range of analysis on both incoming materials and on finished formulations and products,” says Steve Dakolios, President at Federal Package.
Better Balms – Better Containers
Those individuals searching for healthy alternatives for their bodies are also searching for healthy alternatives for the world at large. It’s not enough to produce a lip balm that doesn’t cause cancer. Today, consumers want that lip balm delivered in an environmentally friendly container that won’t clog landfills for generations.
Federal Package answered this call with Eco Smart—an organic additive that helps plastic break down in a biologically active landfill. Eco Smart is available in every container manufactured by Federal Package, including lip balm, sunscreen, and deodorant containers.
To learn how to upgrade your personal care product to one consumers will be proud to put on, contact Federal Package today.