Carma Laboratories is a family-owned and operated company that produces skincare products, including the iconic Carmex lip balm.
Frank Alfred Woelbing founded Carma Laboratories Inc. in 1937.
He created Carmex in the family kitchen and began selling it door-to-door.
Carmex gained national attention in the 1950s when it was featured on the television show 'Queen for a Day.'
In the 1980s, Carma Laboratories began to expand its product line beyond Carmex lip balm.
Today, the company produces a range of skincare products.
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The original Carmex lip balm in a jar, with a medicated formula to soothe and protect dry, chapped lips.
A tinted lip balm with SPF 15, designed to moisturize and protect lips while adding color.
A lip balm with natural ingredients like colloidal oatmeal and fruit seed oil for moisturizing and soothing lips.
No, Carmex is not addictive. However, some people may find that they need to use it frequently to keep their lips moisturized.
No, Carmex is not cruelty-free. The company tests on animals where required by law.
While Carmex is designed for use on the lips, some people have used it on other dry or chapped areas, such as cuticles or elbows.
Most people do not experience any side effects from using Carmex. However, some people may be sensitive to certain ingredients and experience irritation or an allergic reaction.
Carmex has a unique combination of ingredients, including camphor and menthol, that provide a soothing and cooling sensation while also protecting and moisturizing lips.