# Eco-Friendly Lip Balms Organic Essence's Lip Balm Eco Tubes are Free from Plastic Parts By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-lip-balms References: [newhope](https://www.newhope.com/market-data-and-analysis/state-natural-and-organic-personal-care-7-forces-driving-growth) & [organic-essence](https://www.organic-essence.com/product-category/lip-balm/) Most lip balms on the market are packaged in a standard plastic tube with a plastic screw bottom but Organic Essence takes a different approach with its [eco-friendly lip balm tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drpawpaw-lip-balms). The Organic Essence Lip Balms help to cut down on plastic waste and have the potential to be used as much more than lip balms. The [multi-purpose balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allpurpose-beauty-balm) could also be used to create a dewy finish on the skin, to soothe cracked fingertips and even keep flyaway hairs in place, as suggested by the brand. The balms are offered in a variety of different types like Almond, Grapefruit and Mint that are packed with nourishing ingredients like organic shea butter, beeswax and sunflower oil—and no petroleum, artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. Image Credit: Organic Essence ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** The trend towards eco-friendly packaging provides opportunities to develop innovative alternatives to traditional plastic tubes. - **Multi-purpose Products:** The rise of multi-purpose products opens up possibilities to create lip balms that can be used for various purposes, such as skincare and haircare. - **Natural and Organic Ingredients:** The demand for natural and organic ingredients in lip balms presents an opportunity to develop innovative formulas without harmful additives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can explore new materials and designs to create eco-friendly alternatives to plastic tubes. - **Beauty and Skincare:** The beauty and skincare industry can capitalize on the trend of multi-purpose products by developing lip balms that offer additional benefits for the skin and hair. - **Natural and Organic Products:** The natural and organic products industry can focus on formulating lip balms with nourishing ingredients and eliminating harmful additives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper Lip Balm Tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moisturizing-lip-balms.md) - [Pocket-Friendly Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-camp-wellness.md) - [Plastic-Free Body Moisturizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moisturizing-body-stick.md) - [Shea Butter-Infused Lip Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinfields-lip-rescue.md) - [Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-free-mineral-sunscreen.md) - [Minimalist Multi-Benefit Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lip-balm.md) - [Sensitive-Friendly Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramide-lip-blur-balm.md) - [5-in-1 Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conditioning-lip-balm.md) - [Animal-Inspired Habitat Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm.md)