Burt Shavitz and Roxanne Quimby created Burt’s Bees in the wild of Maine, USA in the early 1980s after leaving their hectic city lives to be at one with nature. Together, they got friendly with some bees and started to jar up their beeswax. Before you knew it, their beeswax was sold worldwide – in lip balms, hand creams and more. Burt & Roxanne’s mission was clear: to make accessible skin care products, using only the best, natural ingredients that are good for your skin. Ohnesorge, Lauren (February 4, 2014). "Clorox still banking on Burt's Bees". BizJournal . Retrieved 2015-01-18. In August 2014, a documentary film, Burt's Buzz, by Jody Shapiro, which details the history between the company co-founders, was released. [26] [27] See also [ edit ] SMOOTH LIP BALM: Just one swipe of this conditioning lip care leaves your lips smooth and refreshed all day longI ALL NATURAL: Enriched with 100% natural ingredients, this natural lip balm is formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or SLS

In 2017, Burt's Bees introduced a full cosmetics line, including products such as foundation, mascara, eye shadow, and blush. [22] Burt Shavitz from Burt's Bees Buried in Bangor". Maine Public Broadcasting Network. Associated Press. July 14, 2015 . Retrieved 2015-07-14.In 2022, Burt's Bees announced a multi-year partnership with rePurpose Global to finance a critical recycling infrastructure that prevents plastic waste from flowing into the ocean. [25] Documentary film [ edit ] MOISTURISER: Made with Beeswax, Vitamin E and a hint of peppermint oil, hydrate and nourish dry lips with the original favourite Burt’s Bees lip balm a b c d e f g h i j k l "Our History – Burt's Bees". Archived from the original on 2016-09-24 . Retrieved 2007-09-20.

Burt’s Bees’ lip balm is a case study in “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it." It’s one of the first products Burt’s Bees founders Burt Shavitz and Roxanne Quimby made in 1991, and there’s a good chance this golden tube of zingy lip balm was one of the first things you ever bought with your own money. The simple, all-natural formula hasn’t really changed over the past 30 years, either: The best Burt’s Bees lip balms all contain the brand’s signature, responsibly sourced beeswax, a natural emollient that works to condition dry lips and retain moisture. But the company has since rolled out a few updates to the original lip balm, including equally nourishing (and affordable) lip tints, shimmers, and treatments. Our love for all beings runs deep. So we don’t test on animals, and we are Leaping Bunny Certified.Today, that commitment hasn’t changed as we strive for 100% natural origin ingredients with each product we craft, and all our products are over 95% natural origin. We’re obsessed about the good stuff, how we source it and our people. Our core ingredient, soft beeswax, is 100% natural origin and responsibly sourced from our local beekeeper friends in Tanzania & Vietnam. Plus, our creamy shea butter comes from West Africa, where we support women in shea communities through our Global Shea Alliance program.

making products for personal care, health, beauty and personal hygiene. [2] Its products are distributed globally. [2] [7] Jones, Amanda (2005-02-10). "Burt's Bees leases more space, plans to add 50 jobs". Triangle Business Journal. American City Business Journals, Inc . Retrieved 2007-09-20. Setting the Natural Standard – Burt's Bees". Archived from the original on 2007-10-12 . Retrieved 2007-09-20. Burt's Bees and rePurpose Global Launch Landmark Ocean Plastic Prevention Initiative". Prnewswire . Retrieved December 30, 2022. Co-founder Shavitz died in July 2015 at the age of 80 and was buried in Bangor, Maine. In his final years, he had lived on 37-acre (15ha) plot of land in Parkman, Maine. [21]All-natural? Absolutely. Vegan? Nope. Obviously, there’s beeswax in Burt's Bees products, but lanolin is also animal-derived — it’s secreted by the oil glands of wool-bearing animals, and it’s included in lots of cosmetics because of its emollient properties. Keep this in mind if purchasing vegan products is important for you. (That said, Burt’s Bees is Leaping Bunny-certified, since they’re cruelty-free and don’t test on animals.)