I save many of the boxes that PR samples and some of my purchases come in, and I reuse them when I send out giveaway prizes. The ones that didn’t completely survive delivery or that have logos on the outside I recycle. As you can imagine, I’ve got a lot of boxes. I always try to recycle a few every week. Recently, when I was about to recycle a box, I took the paper shreds out to recycle them, and I found three products that had been sent to me for review back in November. Although I already reviewed the products that were packed on the top of the shreds, I didn’t see the other three because they were nestled inside the shreds. I didn’t know they were there! Fortunately, I decided to recycle the box and found them.
The three products were from the natural, cruelty-free brand, Honestly Margo, whose products are chockfull of organic ingredients. I wrote about the brand started by a young entrepreneur and her mom before the holidays last year (here).
Hidden among the shreds were:
- All Natural Lip Balm Ruby, Very Berry
- Clementine Grapefruit Citrus Energy Balm
- Aurora Lavender Sleep Balm.
Ruby Lip Balm
It looks like since I received the Honestly Margo Ruby Lip Balm last November, there’s been a change. I went to the website again to check on the products and prices, and the skinny lip balm with 0.07 oz. that’s great for pocket or purse has been replaced with Ruby Lip/Body Balm, a larger 4 oz. size, for $10.
The ingredients look just about the same: Beeswax, Coconut oil, Safflower oil, and now flavored oils rather than natural flavors on my tube.
I really like the lip balm that I have. The “flavor” is Very Berry, a mild mixed berry scent that doesn’t have a flavor.
The colorless lip balm itself is terrific. It’s very emollient and exceedingly long-lasting. I like it a lot. I imagine the formula would be a fine body balm as well.
The Lip/Body Balms are the #1 seller on the Honestly Margo website. They come in 6 scents: Very Berry, Fruity Colada, Peppermint, Lemon, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Caramel Apple. Check ’em out here.
In addition, there are Tinted Lip Balms in 6 shades, 4 oz. for $6.
Aromatherapy Balms
I received two of the three Aromatherapy Balms made with organic oils:
- Clementine Grapefruit Citrus Energy Balm: an energizing, refreshing fresh citrus scent
- Aurora Lavender Sleep Balm: a soothing, relaxing lavender scent that’s great to use before bed.
The third Aromatherapy Balm is Serenity Vapor Balm for colds, congestion, headaches, and stress because it contains organic menthol, peppermint oil, and eucalyptus.
I love using my two balm under my nose and on my temples. During the day, I find Clementine to be like my own portable aromatherapy oil, and at night, Aurora does help me relax before bed.
They can both be used on dry lips and skin too.
The Aromatherapy Balms contains 4 oz. and are priced at $10. There are also Aromatherapy Bath Salts Soak and Shower Mist in the same three varieties.
If you are a fan of cruelty-free body and body and wellness products made with natural and organic ingredients, and if you would like to help support a young woman entrepreneur, check out Honestly Margo. In addition to being sold on the Honestly Margo website, I was blown away by how many boutiques in my area carry the brand so be sure to use the store locator on the website to find a retailer near you!
These balms sound incredible! I prefer natural and cruelty-free nourishing balms to their chemical-laden counterparts, and will have to try this brand! Thank you for introducing me to these balms, Allison!
I love that the products are simple and contain clean ingredients, and supporting a teen entrepreneur goes without saying!
These sound great for anyone with sensitivity issues. My niece has psoriasis and has so much trouble finding lip balms that don’t give her lip rashes. The key for her has been the fewer ingredients the better, so these sound perfect!
I hope you’ll mention Honestly Margo products to your niece. I was amazed at how few ingredients are in the products
Another new brand that I am discovering through you, Allison!
Oh, I’m full of new and indie brands, Shireen!
How impressive that Margo has her own company already. I hope she continues to be successful. The scent of Clementine sounds like it’s right up my alley.
I agree, Marcia! Margo is in business with her mom, but from the look and feel of the website – youthful, fresh – I think she is the prime mover
If not for the beeswax, I’d try it for sure
I was thinking about that, Kathryne.
I have quite a few aromatherapy balms and I wish they worked on me, but they don’t. I would love a more natural way to cure headaches
I have had some success with CBD oil with peppermint & menthol on my temples to ease a headache, but I still need ibuprofen or acetaminophen to really get rid of it. These are relaxing or a little energizing, more mood alter-ers.
I honestly didn’t know that these were a thing! I get that aromatherapy is a huge deal but I just didn’t think about sleep balms!
Whew! It’s so lucky that you found them before you sent the box away! I’ve never tried a sleep balm, though I’ve used pillow sprays and sniff-boxes. It sounds very soothing!
I have learned my lesson! If I get a box with shreds, I will dump everything out! I had a solid lavender balm in a tin, I too have lavender spray, but the stick is handy and versatile 🙂
What a great find! These sound like really excellent options. I am especially into the sound of the aromatherapy ones.
The aromatherapy sticks are great for altering my mood and I use them on dry skin too 🙂
Ooo a lavender one would be nice!
These sound lovely, especially the Serenity Vapor Balm!
This is a new to me brand and considering I am a lip balm junkie, I have got to try out Clementine!!! This sounds delicious!!!
I do love me a good lip balm!