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Calendula
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is an annual herb in the sunflower family that thrives much of the year in our mild coastal climate, enriched by micronutrient-rich sea air.
Calendula is the herbal heart of all Botanybabe products.
Valued in skincare traditions for thousands of years and backed by widely studied cosmetic science, calendula is known for its gentle, skin-comforting qualities. In topical care, it helps soothe the feel of dry or delicate skin while supporting a soft, healthy-looking appearance.
The naturally sticky resins found on freshly harvested calendula flowers contain oil-soluble plant compounds, including triterpenoid esters, flavonoids, and carotenoids – components prized in cosmetic formulations.
Botanybabe infuses calendula into extra virgin olive oil and jojoba oil, lipids well suited to skincare, to help deliver these botanical compounds to sensitive lips – maintaining comfort, smoothness, suppleness, and a naturally beautiful appearance.
100% Plant-Based Tubes!
100% plant-based tubes are formulated without petroleum BPA, phthalates, heavy metals, micro-plastics, 0r toxins.
These tubes are injection-molded using plant cellulose sourced from agricultural by-products, including rice, potatoes, and sugarcane. Rather than being burned or discarded, this plant material is repurposed into functional packaging.
Botanybabe supports innovation and use of sustainable plant-based packaging that offers the performance of plastic while reducing reliance on fossil-fuel-derived materials. Choosing these tubes is one of many steps we take toward more thoughtful, lower-impact packaging solutions.
Plastic is forever, plant-based tubes are not.
We're looking out for you, and our planet.
100% plant-based tubes? Tell me more! Does this mean I can just throw them in my compost?
100% plant-based tubes are petroleum, phthalate, BPA, plastic/micro-plastic, heavy metal, and toxin-free.
The tubes Botanybabe sources are made of renewable, plant-derived cellulose. The cellulose material is concentrated into a durable form that performs like a traditional lip balm tube.
Cellulose-based materials are designed to biodegrade over time through natural biological processes, rather than persist indefinitely like conventional petroleum-based plastics. Typically, overtime, cellulose breaks down into simple sugars with the assistance of enzymes produces by fungi, bacteria, and protozoans, and favorable environmental conditions.
Plant-based tubes are a newer and evolving packaging option and cost more per unit than plastic. Despite the additional cost, Botanybabe chooses to support sustainable innovation in plant-based packaging as part of our commitment to reducing reliance on fossil-fuel-derived materials. It's just one positive investment toward a cleaner future.
Botanybabe is also actively exploring durable, plant-based label materials that withstand regular handling, and will continue to upgrade packaging components as improved solutions become available.
At this time, 100% plant-based tubes are not widely accepted by municipal recycling or commercial composting facilities.
The tubes are engineered to remain stable during normal product use and storage. When empty, please dispose of the tube in accordance with local waste guidelines.
Why does Botanybabe favor extra virgin olive oil?
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the highest grade of olive oil, obtained through mechanical extraction without the use of chemical solvents. It's rich lipid profile makes it especially well suited for botanical infusions, allowing it to effectively dissolve and carry calendula's naturally occurring, oil-soluble plant compounds.
Olive oil has been used in personal care for centuries and is valued in topical formulations for its conditioning qualities. On the lips, it helps support softens, comfort, and a smooth, healthy-looking appearance.
From a sustainability standpoint, olive oil is considered a low-impact crop. Olive trees are long-living perennials that absorb and store carbon over their lifespan, and olive orchards are typically less resource-intensive than many annual oil crops. A significant portion of global olive groves are rain-fed, helping reduce overall water use.
Why does Botanybabe use organic bees wax?
Beeswax is a time-honored natural ingredient prized in lip care for its ability to form a breathable, protective-feeling layer on the skin. In our balms, beeswax helps seal in moisture, reduce dryness, and provide lasting comfort, leaving lips feeling cushioned, smooth, and well-conditions without heaviness.
Ecologically speaking, beeswax is superior to synthetic waxes. Beeswax is natural, biodegradable, and renewable.
The use of organic beeswax ensures that beekeepers are supporting healthy bee populations that are vital for pollination services and plant diversity.
Why does Botanybabe use Vitamin E?
Natural Vitamin E is derived from plant oils and helps condition lips and supports a smooth, comfortable feel. Vitamin E also helps maintain the freshness of our botanical oils, supporting product stability and consistency over time.
Can Botanybabe lip balms shield lips from irritation and dryness caused by outdoor exposure?
All Botanybabe lip balms are formulated to provide a comfortable, moisture-sealing layer on the lips. Our calendula-infused, botanical oils and beeswax together form unique balms that support lasting comfort and smoothness when lips are exposed to everyday outdoor conditions. Botanybabe lip balms reduce moisture loss and keep lips feeling soft and conditioned in dry, windy, or cold environments.
Botanybabe Calendula Sport with Sheer Mineral Zinc Oxide provides an additional lightweight, mineral-based barrier that shields lips from dryness and irritation caused by more intense outdoor sporting exposures. Calendula Sport is sheer, comfortable, and helps maintain healthy looking and feeling lips.
I stocked up! Should I refrigerate new and unused balms not yet opened?
Any balms that you're not ready to open are best stored in the refrigerator to maintain their maximum freshness. Worry not, all Botanybabe lip balms include natural Vitamin E to preserve freshness and shelf life at ambient temperatures.
It's like having a chai latte on my lips! Yummy! Plus, it has calendula which heals and protects my wind burned lips.
With my auto immune disorders the ONLY lip balm that doesn't cause a chemical reaction is Botanybabe Calendula lip balm. I buy it by the case every year.
A mighty fine balm in my humble opinion. It tastes and smells great in a subtle way. and leaves the lips feeling luscious, better than they were before they met.
