Instead of using a lip balm which contains petroleum jelly, why not treat yourself to a wonderful alternative to Vaseline for lips with an organic, natural petroleum-free lip balm. Here's some of the best all-natural chemical-free lip balms without petroleum including lip balms with organic beeswax, vegan lip balms without beeswax, plastic-free and more.
I've chosen mineral oil-free lip balms which come in a range of packaging such as twist-up tube, plastic-free cardboard tube, squeezy tube with applicator, metal tin and plastic pot. Hopefully, there's a non-petroleum lip balm brand here for everyone. And I'm starting with my favourite.
Plastic-free lip balm without petroleum
We Love the Planet Lip Balm Daily
I've tried all three versions of this lip balm without petroleum and the Daily one is my new favourite lip balm. It glides on smoothly and feels instantly moisturising. It leaves your lips soft but not sticky and has a lovely subtle vanilla scent. It's a 100% natural and organic lip balm made with the highest quality organic oils and butters and vitamins E and C, which nourish, soften and protect the lips. Free from synthetic substances and in a plastic-free tube, it's good for your lips and the planet. This is a push up stick lip balm in a recycled paper tube. I carried mine around in my handbag and the sturdy little tube did a grand job in protecting the lip balm. The tube did get a little tatty at the end where I applied the lip balm but it wasn't a problem at all. I've nearly run out so will be re-ordering from Ethical Superstore very soon. Also available in “Shine” which has a natural pale pinky shimmer for extra shine and the scent of bubble gum and mango and “Velvet”. If you're looking for the best natural Chapstick alternative, I recommend you try this!
Where to buy We Love the Planet Lip Balm
- Ethical Superstore UK and Republic of Ireland
- Amazon US
Weleda Skin Food Lip Balm
Weleda Skin Food is a cult favourite for soothing dry skin and this lip balm definitely lives up to the Skin Food name. It's a non-petroleum lip balm with its main ingredients being Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lanolin and Beeswax (Cera Alba). A little goes a long way so you only need to give the tube a gentle squeeze to get what you need.
This is another of my favourites and I find it's a great lip balm for protecting and moisturising lips in the winter. My boyfriend even uses it as he spends a lot of time outdoors. Its nourishing blend of beeswax, pansy, chamomile and calendula to soothe and soften lips even in the cold weather. Leaves lips smooth with a slight sheen so another one I recommend you try especially if you're looking for the a natural lip balm for dry lips.
Where to Buy Weleda Skin Food Lip Balm
- UK – Ethical Superstore
- US – Amazon
Balm Balm Rose & Geranium Lip Balm
Packaging: Glass jar with plastic lid (also available in fragrance-free and tea tree versions)
Rose and geranium is one of my favourite fragrances so this is another of my top organic lip balms. Shea butter and beeswax moisturise your lips and anywhere else you fancy using it.
Where to buy Balm Balm
Only Naturals sell Balm Balm and other lip balms without petroleum.
Honey Bee Beautiful Lip Balms
Packaging: Cardboard tube or metal tin
I discovered Honey Bee Beautiful whilst visiting a Christmas market in Cardiff about 8 years ago. I loved the rose geranium lip balm and was so pleased to find out recently that their lip balm range is in plastic-free packaging. Even better though is that they have a plastic-free tube option, as well as the usual little tin. Sometimes I don't want to dip my finger into a lip balm and prefer a tube as it's less messy.
They contain raw Welsh honey to moisturise and beeswax to guard against harsh weather and environmental pollutants. None of their lip balms contain petroleum, paraffin or mineral oil and they were awarded ‘Finalist' in the ‘Beauty Shortlist Awards 2018'. Essential oils mean there is a Honey Bee Beautiful lip balm to suit you.
“Rose to hydrate & lift, lavender to heal and soothe, peppermint to refresh & awaken, mandarin to add a gentle zest and our original, award winning, honey for everyday!”
Where to buy
Beeswax-free lip balm
Beauty Kitchen Natruline Lip Treatment – vegan beeswax-free lip balm and vegetarian formula
Packaging: metal tin
Wondering what you can use as an alternative to Vaseline for your lips? Natruline is available in a vegetarian-friendly formula which contains beeswax and also a beeswax-free version for vegans. Scientifically proven to moisturise and protect your lips for up to 8 hours making it perfect for those cold winter months.
Made in the UK using 100% natural ingredients and packaged in 100% recycled tinplate which can be recycled with other metals. Beauty Kitchen are a great ethical and eco-friendly brand plus they donate 2% of their sales to the charities Plastic Soup Foundation, Seahorse Trust and IN Kind Direct.
They obviously have a cheeky sense of humour and you might find the name and packaging remind you of a popular brand of petroleum-based lip balm…So, if you're looking for a beeswax-free lip balm or a vegan Vaseline alternative for lips that doesn't contain petroleum jelly, take a look.
Where to buy Beauty Kitchen Natruline (Vaseline alternative for lips)
Fair Squared Lip Balm Tin
Another subtle vanilla scented lip balm but this time in a tin. Made with Fairtrade apricot oil, almond oil, cocoa butter and coconut oil, and benefits small farmers and producers in India Pakistan and Peru. Ethically produced, this lip balm will care for your whole family’s lips as well as for the planet.
Where to buy Fair Squared Lip Balm
- UK – Ethical Superstore
Lip balm with organic beeswax
Made for Life Organics Soothe and Nourish Lip Balm
Packaging: metal tin
This 100% organic lip balm nourishes and softens lips with a combination of organic beeswax and coconut oil. It also includes lemon peel and cinnamon leaf essential oils which have a natural lip plumping effect.
Where to buy Made for Life Organics Lip Balm
Burt's Bees Lip Balm
This instantly recognisable yellow tin is another of my favourite petroleum-free lip balms. Coconut oil and sunflower oil condition, nourish and soften your lips. Natural beeswax seals in moisture and protects against the elements. Not a lip balm for my bedside table as the peppermint oil makes lips feel a bit tingly which isn't what I want when I'm going to bed.
Where to buy Burt's Bees Lip Balm
Best natural tinted lip balm
Attitude Oceanly Lip Gloss
Attitude's Oceanly Lip Gloss has a light, balm-like texture which makes lips shine with no sticky or greasy residue. Formulated with 99.9% naturally sourced ingredients, its innovative serum formula is enriched with 2% collagen for firmer, hydrated skin. Available in three shades: Silky Pink, Happy Berry and Ginger.
This product is packed with active ingredients including phytoglycogen, known to restore comfort to lips and provide more long-lasting hydration than hyaluronic acid, while algae extracts restore suppleness and softness.
Buy Attitude Oceanly Lip Gloss from:
Beauty Made Easy Lip Moisturiser Products
I came across Beauty Made Easy whilst researching this guide and am impressed with the lip care products that this company has created. Their low-waste products include tinted multi-sticks for lips and cheeks and they have vegan lip balms in recyclable, biodegradable paper packaging that's guaranteed plastic-free. They're on my list of lip balms without petroleuem or paraffin to try out in the future.
Where to buy Beauty Made Easy
Dr Hauschka Lip Balm
Dr Hauschka's Lip Balm soothes, nourishes and contains Calendula and St. John’s wort extracts to encourage repair and renewal along with giving your lips a lovely translucent shine. What more could you want in a petroleum-free lip balm?
Dr Hauschka also have a range of lip colour products including glosses, lip liners and lipsticks available in a sheer colour range and a vibrant colour range.
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Eating your lipstick
Before you pucker up give a thought to the lip care products you use. If you use lipstick every day, you will have eaten at least one by the end of the year! Although you don't intentionally eat your lipstick, every time you lick your lips you consume a little of your favourite lip product. So that's why you should seriously consider upgrading your lip care products to natural or organic.
Natural and organic lip care
Organic and natural make-up has progressed loads in the last few years and there's a whole range of different products in a rainbow selection of colours to choose from. Whether you want a statement red lip or a nude, barely-there look, you will find a product for you in the ever-increasing range of natural products which offer colour and treatment. So for the sake of your lips and the person you're kissing, ditch the chemicals, preservatives, mineral oil, artificial colours and synthetic fragrances in conventional beauty brands. Your lips deserve so much better.
FAQs about petroleum-free lip balm
Weleda, We Love the Planet, and Beauty Kitchen lip balms do not contain petroleum. These brands use natural alternatives like beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter. Look for “petroleum-free” or “100% natural” on the label to confirm the formula avoids petrolatum or mineral oil.
Yes, Burt’s Bees lip balm is petroleum free. It uses natural ingredients like beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter instead of petrolatum. The brand markets its lip care products as 100% natural and avoids synthetic fillers or petroleum-based compounds.
Many lip balms contain petroleum, commonly listed as petrolatum or mineral oil. These ingredients create a moisture barrier but are synthetic byproducts of oil refining. Natural lip balms often avoid petroleum and use beeswax, shea butter, or plant oils instead.
Yes, Vaseline contains petroleum. It is made from 100% pure petroleum jelly which is a blend of mineral oils and waxes to lock in moisture and is commonly used in healing ointments and lip care products.
A good alternative to Vaseline for lips is pure shea butter or beeswax-based lip balm. These natural emollients hydrate and protect lips without using petroleum. Brands like Burt’s Bees, We Love the Planet and Lanolips offer effective petroleum-free lip care options.
A natural substitute for lanolin in lip balm is shea butter. It provides deep moisture and has a similar emollient texture. Other plant-based alternatives include cocoa butter, mango butter, and coconut oil, which nourish lips without using animal-derived ingredients.
Further reading and resources
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