"Lip balms that contain Humectants such as Hyaluronic Acid or Glycerin and Bees Wax that make already dry lips worse" says Dermatologist Leslie Bauman. M/D. "They actually pull the moisture from your skin!" We use Humectants like Organic Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Organic Castor Oil and Shea butter to create a physical barrier to prevent water loss. We also add Vitamin E and the tiniest pinch of Bees Wax (Occlusive). Humectants hold on to water, and Occlusives keep it from evaporating,” explains Dr. Baumann. "Without Occlusives, the moisture that the Humectants pull out simply vanishes on the surface of the skin, leaving lips drier than they were in the first place". It doesn't mean you should avoid Humectants in our lip balm you just need to make sure it also has occlusive agents as well. Our lip hydrating recipe leaves your lips soothed and supple all day without have to re-apply over and over. Will last and last!