Not all lip balms are created equal. Many lip balms use inexpensive petroleum products like petroleum jelly and mineral oil which do not contain any of the beneficial nutrients of their plant-based counterparts. Most lip balms contain artificial and chemical ingredients, usually in the form of artificial flavors and colors. At Ganache for Lips, we work very hard sourcing the highest quality all-natural and unrefined ingredients from botanical sources. It may be harder to accomplish and cost a little more, but we think our customers are worth it. Because our products contain natural ingredients and are made in small lots, there may be slight variations in color and aroma from batch to batch.