Cinna-Mint is a small-batch natural lip balm for dry or chapped lips, made with a clean botanical base and a flavor profile that is genuinely different from most lip balms on the shelf. Peppermint brings a cool, clean sensation on application. Cinnamon leaf follows with a subtle warmth and a light tingle. Cooling first, then gentle heat. It is a combination that works well together and one that most people notice immediately.
 
The base was formulated for comfort and function. Castor seed oil, olive fruit oil, and squalane give the formula a smooth, cushioned glide without the heavy or waxy feel that makes some lip balms uncomfortable to wear. Beeswax, candelilla wax, and carnauba wax create a firm, stable stick that holds up through daily use and does not melt down easily in a bag or pocket. Vitamin E rounds out the formula as a natural antioxidant.
 
The tinted version gets its natural sheer berry tone from ratanjot root - botanically known as Alkanna tinctoria - a root used traditionally as a natural colorant. It is infused directly into the melt phase and strained before finishing, which gives the color a soft, buildable quality rather than a flat pigment look. No synthetic dyes, no artificial fragrance in either version.
 
Both versions use the same formula. The only difference is the ratanjot root in the tinted option.
 
Handcrafted in small batches in Charlotte, North Carolina.
 
Ideal for:
Dry or chapped lips that need consistent daily moisture
Everyday lip care without a heavy or waxy feel
A hint of natural sheer color without lipstick
People who prefer clean, botanically made products
Keeping one tinted for daytime and one non-tinted for evening
Gifting
 
Product FAQs
 
What is the difference between tinted and non-tinted?
The formula is identical. The tinted version includes ratanjot root, a botanical root that gives a natural sheer berry tone with no synthetic dyes. Both versions are free from artificial fragrance and synthetic colorants.
 
What does it feel like?
Firm on application, then it softens into a smooth cushioned glide. You will notice a cooling sensation from peppermint followed by a light warmth from cinnamon. It absorbs cleanly without leaving a sticky or waxy film.
 
What is ratanjot root?
Ratanjot - botanically Alkanna tinctoria - is a root used traditionally as a natural colorant. In the tinted version it is infused into the formula during the melt phase and strained before finishing, giving the balm a soft, sheer berry tone that builds with application. It is not a synthetic dye.
 
Is the cinnamon safe for lips?
Yes. Cinnamon leaf essential oil is used at a lip-safe level under 1% total essential oil load. A mild tingle is normal and expected. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
 
Is this good for dry or chapped lips?
Yes. The formula combines castor seed oil, olive fruit oil, and squalane for a smooth, cushioned feel, with beeswax and plant waxes to seal in moisture and protect lips throughout the day.
 
Can I use it every day?
Yes. It is formulated for daily use.
 
Will it melt in my bag?
It is stable for everyday carry in normal conditions. Like any beeswax formula, avoid leaving it in a hot car or in direct sun for extended periods.
 
Who makes this?
All Juneberry Apothecary products are formulated and handcrafted in small batches in Charlotte, North Carolina by an herbalism student and formulator who uses and tests every product before it leaves the studio.