Eco Lips Introduces Eco Tint 90% Organic Lip Balm

"Cedar Rapids, Iowa (October 22, 2007) Eco Lips, America’s premium organic lip balm company, announces Eco Tints, the most natural and organic color-tinted lip balms available in the market. With 90% certified organic ingredients, Eco Tints are carmine-free, lead-free, gluten-free, lanolin-free, petroleum-free and do not contain hydrogenated oils common to many natural and conventional lip balm products. Consumers can now treat their lips to a naturally glistening lip moisturizer made with earth minerals in three beautiful tints: Rose Quartz, Plush Red and Mocha Velvet.

According to Steve Shriver, Founder and President of Eco Lips, “We chose to use 100% naturally occurring mineral pigments in our formula. Most cosmetic companies use a small amount of mineral pigments in conjunction with chemical dyes and carmine.” Carmine, commonly sourced from Peru and the Canary Islands, is made from dried, ground-up beetles and its bright red color is used in food products, beverages, candies and many cosmetics. Adds Steve, “We are aware that public interest groups have petitioned the FDA to ban this ingredient or at least require labeling that informs consumers of its origin. We are taking a strong stand against its use.”

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