Lemon Bomb natural lip balm

Lemon Bomb Natural Lip Balm

Lemon Bomb has been Backyard Bees’ best-selling lip balm for years — and it earned that reputation the old-fashioned way: by working really, really well.

Despite the name, Lemon Bomb doesn’t taste like lemon. The “flavor” comes from a functional blend of essential oils — peppermint to cool, clove to soothe, and tea tree for its cleansing properties. This balm isn’t about being fun or flashy. It’s about helping lips that hurt.

The real stars here are lemon balm and tamanu oil. Lemon balm has a long history of use for irritated lips, including cold sores. Paired with tamanu oil — often called green gold — the result is a balm that feels supportive when lips are dry, reactive, or just out of balance.

Lemon Bomb isn’t for everyone — and that’s okay. If you’re looking for everyday lip care or something a little more playful, our Chunky Beeswax Lip Balms offer a range of fun, easy-to-wear flavors designed for daily use.

Over the years, Lemon Bomb has become a quiet favorite among people dealing with sensitive lips, including customers who’ve shared how comforting it’s been during medical treatments. It’s the balm people come back for — and the one they ask about when it’s out of stock.

Like all Backyard Bees lip balms, Lemon Bomb is made with beeswax and packaged in a compostable paper tube that holds the equivalent of two standard plastic lip balms. Simple, effective, and meant to be used often.

If you’ve tried Lemon Bomb before, you already know.
If you haven’t — this is the one people ask about.

Ingredients

Lemon balm–infused olive oil, coconut oil, beeswax, tamanu oil, castor oil, and essential oils of peppermint, tea tree, and clove.

Packaging Note

Packaged in a compostable paper tube. Gently push up from the bottom to apply, then use light pressure with your lips to slide the balm back down.