Azida: Hemp Oil Lip Balm

The Azida Hemp Balm was another great find at Vegan Essentials. The balm is less than three dollars a tube and comes in four flavors. Azida makes a whole line of Hemp Oil body care products and is based in Sierra Vista, Arizona. I used to live there, but had never heard of this brand until recently.

Look/First Impressions: Its a regular ol' tube, color coded to match the flavor. I find the label very visually appealing. At the time of purchase I was specifically seeking hemp oil products, and this fit the bill perfectly. It also has sunscreen, which is important for me since I spend at least an hour outside everyday. The balm is white in color, but will not leave your lips looking pastey.

Smell/Taste: Passion Fruit smells incredible! I'd sit around and sniff this all day if I could. It makes me mighty curious about Mango and Strawberry. There is a slight taste to match, and no sign of planty-ness. I'm assuming this is made with a more refined hemp oil than Merry Hempsters brand.

Feel: This balm goes on a little thick and waxy for my taste, but lasts forever! I took this on my Colorado ski trip in January, but the balm got a little too hard in the cold. I prefered to keep it in my condo, and use it when I came in for the day and before bed. The condo was very dry from the heat, and this balm kept me from getting chapped overnight.

Overall: A great vegan and hemp based balm, with uncommon flavor options. A bit waxy, but I think the great smell makes up for it. 4.25 out of 5 Stars. (website)