Black Bear Laboratory offers natural, vegan-friendly lip balms
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| copyright by Amanda Diegel/used with permission |
Name/Owner: Amanda Diegel
Web site: http://etsy.com/shop/blackbearlaboratory
Email: blackbearlab@gmail.com
Twitter: @practicemakesP1 (private, but will follow any
fellow teaists – email for more info)
Special deals/code: 25 cents off each tube (which runs
about $2.50 each as of 10/11/12)
With a name like Black Bear Laboratory, you can assume two
things: that the owner enjoys creating natural products and that she loves
black bears.
Or maybe there’s a black bear, donning a lab coat, hard at
work crafting natural products. Amanda Diegel, of Atlanta, GA, calls him Bruno.
He’s her “pet” – and OK, stuffed – black bear. Amanda’s brand-new natural
products company needed a name, and Bruno helped.
“When I was trying to come up with a name, I looked at him
and thought it would be hilarious to see a black bear in a lab coat,” Amanda,
owner of Black Bear Laboratory, explained. “They’re obviously one of my
favorite animals and since I’m going for the natural theme, the name stuck.”
What do Amanda and Bruno create? High-quality, handmade lip
balms in four flavors: Pumpkin Chai, Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast, Chocolate
Marshmallow and Lemon-Mango Lassi Cheesecake.
Is your mouth watering yet? …and how about those chapped
lips? Put down the Chapstick and opt for one of these hand-crafted lip balms
instead. These are made with all-natural, vegan-friendly products. There are no
added preservative and no colorants. “Each tube is filled and sealed entirely
by hands,” Amanda said. “My lip balms feel better than anything you’re going to
find on shelves and smell amazing too.”
Black Bear Laboratory, hosted by Etsy, is “bearly” (couldn’t
help) a month old, and plans are underway for holiday scents and products, such
as solid perfume or wax candle melts.
Amanda, a fellow Teaist, and a Steepsterite (Momo), was
inspired by 52Teas’ cheesecake tea blends and the unique collection of teas
from Butiki Teas to craft the lip balms flavors. “All of my flavors are
different from anything else offered on Etsy,” Amanda added.
Amanda decided to sell the lip balms in her free time to
“feel more accomplished,” the full-time student explained. “I love the process
of perfecting the lip balm base. It really is like being in a test lab.” That
means Black Bear Laboratory lip balms aren’t too waxy, nor too oily. “Once it
has the perfect consistency and slides like butter on my fingers, it’s ready to
go. Of course, the next step, the scents, is the best part. There aren’t too
many flavor oils out there, but matching is fun nonetheless!”
Score 25 cents off each tube (which runs about $2.50 as of
10/11/12) to celebrate the grand opening of Black Bear Laboratory.
For more information, including purchasing, visit her Etsy
store at http://etsy.com/shop/blackbearlaboratory.
Email questions or comments to blackbearlab@gmail.com.
