NABL Test Report for Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips
Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g: NABL Lab Test Report
NABL lab test report for Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g: heavy metals not detected and pathogens absent. Batch BB4B016.
Safety Summary: Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g
Is Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g safe? Yes. It was independently tested at Sigma Test & Research Centre, a laboratory accredited by NABL (Accreditation No. TC-5369). The tested sample, from batch BB4B016, met every safety limit the laboratory checked.
Free from lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury and antimony. The report found no detectable lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury or antimony - each was below the laboratory's detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg.
Free from harmful bacteria and fungi. Four organisms were tested: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. All were reported Absent. Total microbial count was Less than 10 cfu/gm (limit 1000 cfu/gm); Total yeast & mould count was Less than 10 cfu/gm (limit 100 cfu/gm).
Sulphate-free and paraben-free. The published ingredient list contains no sulphates, parabens, silicones or mineral oil.
Is it chemical free? No cosmetic is chemical-free - water itself is a chemical. This one is free from sulphates, parabens, silicones, mineral oil and any detectable lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury or antimony.
What these results cover. The laboratory findings apply to the tested sample from batch BB4B016 and the parameters listed on this page. Skin tolerance is assessed separately, in the dermatological patch test certificate. NABL accredits laboratories, not products.
Key Findings at a Glance
Results of Analysis
Result is the measured outcome for this batch. Requirement / Limit is the specification where the standard defines one; a dash means it defines none. Test Method is the standard the laboratory followed.
| Parameter | Result | Requirement / Limit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical & Organoleptic | |||
| Appearance | Light Pink coloured hard mass | - | STRC/STP/F256 |
| Colour | Light Pink | - | STRC/STP/F256 |
| Heavy Metals | |||
| Lead (as Pb), ppm | Not Detected (DL 0.25) | - | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Cadmium (as Cd), ppm | Not Detected (DL 0.25) | - | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Arsenic (as As), ppm | Not Detected (DL 0.25) | - | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Mercury (as Hg), ppm | Not Detected (DL 0.1) | - | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Antimony (as Sb), ppm | Not Detected (DL 0.25) | - | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Microbial Counts | |||
| Total microbial count, cfu/gm | Less than 10 | NMT 1000 | IS:14648:2011 |
| Total yeast & mould count, cfu/gm | Less than 10 | NMT 100 | IS:14648:2011 |
| Pathogens | |||
| Escherichia coli, per gm | Absent | Shall be absent | IS:14648:2011 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa, per gm | Absent | Shall be absent | IS:14648:2011 |
| Staphylococcus aureus, per gm | Absent | Shall be absent | IS:14648:2011 |
| Candida albicans, per gm | Absent | Shall be absent | IS:14648:2011 |
Understanding These Tests for Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g
Physical & Organoleptic
On the tested sample, Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g was recorded as a light pink coloured hard mass and light pink in colour.
These checks record what the laboratory observed in the sample as received.
Heavy Metals
In this report, Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g showed no detectable lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury or antimony - each below the laboratory's detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg.
Heavy metals can enter a product through raw materials or manufacturing.
Microbial Counts
Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g recorded total microbial count Less than 10 cfu/gm against a limit of NMT 1000 cfu/gm and total yeast & mould count Less than 10 cfu/gm against a limit of NMT 100 cfu/gm.
These tests count viable microorganisms against the limits set by the standard.
Pathogens
In the tested sample of Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were reported Absent - not detected in the tested quantity.
Pathogen tests cover only the organisms listed, not all microorganisms.
Test Overview
| Report Title | Chemical and Microbiological Analysis - Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g |
| Parameters Measured | physical and organoleptic properties, heavy metals, microbial counts and pathogens |
| Test Type | Laboratory chemical and microbiological analysis of a product sample |
| Test Methods | IS:14648:2011 |
| Sample Tested | BB4B016 (2 g x 20) |
About Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g
Natural never looked this fun! Meet Mamaearth 100% Natural Tinted Lip Balm, your new reason to smile a little wider. Crafted with a 100% natural formulation this lip-loving balm provides up to 12 hours of moisturization*. It is completely free of petroleum jelly, synthetic waxes & menthol to ensure that your lips get the most gentle care. Powered by Olive Active Omega+, it deeply hydrates, repairs dryness, locks in moisture & protects your lips from environmental stress. So now, you can stop worrying about frequent touch-ups because this lip balm does its job & it does it well. Beetroot adds a
Claims and Their Evidence
Lab-sourced rows are measured results. Product-page rows are the brand's own claims, shown with the brand's qualifier. The laboratory report is not evidence for cosmetic-benefit claims.
| Statement | Evidence / basis | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No detectable heavy metals | Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury and Antimony reported Not Detected at a detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg. | Lab report 13022371/A |
| Within microbiological limits | Counts within the standard limits; specified pathogens reported Absent. | Lab report 13022371/B |
| 100% Natural Tinted Lip Balm, your new reason to smile a little wider | Brand claim published on the product page. ". It is completely free of petroleum jelly, synthetic waxes & menthol to ensure that your lips get the most gentle care. Powered by Olive Active Omega+, it deeply hydrates, repairs dryness, locks in moisture & protects your lips from environmental stress. So now, you can stop worrying about frequent touch-ups because this lip balm does its job & it does it well. Beetroot adds a pretty pop of pink". | Product page (brand claim) |
| Sulphate-free cleansing base | No SLS or SLES in the published ingredient list. | Product ingredient list |
| Paraben-free | No parabens in the published ingredient list. | Product ingredient list |
Report Details
| Testing Laboratory | Sigma Test & Research Centre (NABL-accredited, Accreditation No. TC-5369) |
| ULR Number | TC536924000002732F |
| Report No. | 13022371/A, 13022371/B |
| Report Issue Date | 14/03/2024 |
| Testing Period | 27/02/2024 to 06/03/2024 |
| Batch Tested | BB4B016 (Mfg. 02/2024; 01/2026) |
| Standards Referenced | IS:14648:2011 |
| Authorised Signatory | Vinit Sharma, Person Incharge, Sigma Test & Research Centre |
What This Report Shows
What the results demonstrate
- Physical characteristics of the tested sample were recorded as observed by the laboratory.
- The listed heavy metals were below the laboratory's detection limit in the tested sample.
- The tested sample met the microbiological count limits of the referenced standard.
- The specified pathogenic microorganisms were reported Absent in the tested sample.
- Testing was performed by an NABL-accredited laboratory.
What the results do not demonstrate
- They do not certify the product; NABL accredits laboratories, not products.
- They do not establish overall safety or suitability for every individual.
- They do not prove any cosmetic-benefit or performance claim; those are addressed separately and on the product page.
- They do not cover parameters or organisms outside those listed.
- They apply to the tested sample from the stated batch, not necessarily to other batches.
Key Ingredients in Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g
Descriptions are the brand's own, from the product page.
| Ingredient | Brand description |
|---|---|
| Beetroot | "It brightens the lips and also lends a natural pink tint." |
| Beeswax | "It soothes chapped lips." |
| Omega+ | "Gives 12Hrs* moisturization." |
Formulation at a Glance
From the ingredient list published on the product page. Not part of the laboratory report.
Active Ingredients
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Tocopheryl Acetate | Stable vitamin E ester; antioxidant. |
Moisturising and Emollient
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Light coconut-derived emollient that spreads easily. |
| Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Jojoba seed oil; lightweight emollient wax ester. |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Sweet almond oil; softening emollient. |
| Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil | Olive oil or derivative; emollient. |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Light emollient with a dry finish. |
| Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil | Avocado oil; nourishing emollient. |
Texture and Stability
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Cetearyl Olivate | Olive-derived emulsifier. |
| Sorbitan Olivate | Olive-derived co-emulsifier. |
What the Formulation Leaves Out
| Excluded | Basis |
|---|---|
| No sulphates | Not present in the published ingredient list. |
| No parabens | Not present in the published ingredient list. |
| No silicones | Not present in the published ingredient list. |
| No mineral oil | Not present in the published ingredient list. |
Published Research on Key Actives
Published literature on each ingredient, not studies on this product.
| Ingredient | Published finding | Relevance to the formulation |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | Vitamin E is reviewed as a major lipid-soluble antioxidant in skin, with photoprotective and moisturising roles (Keen MA, Hassan I. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2016;7(4):311-315). | Supports vitamin E as an antioxidant and emollient stabiliser. |
| Coconut Oil | Virgin coconut oil was as effective as mineral oil in improving skin hydration in xerosis (Agero AL, Verallo-Rowell VM. Dermatitis. 2004;15(3):109-116). | Supports coconut oil as a moisturising emollient. |
| Argan Oil | Argan oil use was associated with improved skin elasticity in a clinical study (Boucetta KQ, et al. Clin Interv Aging. 2015;10:339-349). | Supports argan oil as a nourishing emollient. |
| Sweet Almond Oil | Sweet almond oil has documented emollient and skin-conditioning use (Ahmad Z. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2010;16(1):10-12). | Supports almond oil as a softening emollient. |
Dermatological Patch Test Certificate
This NABL lab test report covers the chemical and microbiological analysis of Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g. Skin tolerance is a separate question, assessed through dermatological patch testing. The dermatological patch test certificate for this product is published on its own page, so you can review the laboratory analysis here and the patch-test findings there as one trust cluster.
View the Original Lab Report
The complete original report for Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g is available as issued by the laboratory. It carries the laboratory letterhead, the ULR number, and the authorised signatory's details.
The Tested Product
Beetroot Lip Balm with Beeswax for Soft & Supple Lips - 2g
The results on this page come from laboratory testing of a sample from batch BB4B016. See the complete ingredient list, current offers and reviews on the product page. Learn more about Beetroot. You can also explore the full product range or other products in this category.
View ProductFrequently Asked Questions
A: Yes. In this report, Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury and Antimony were reported below the laboratory's stated detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg at Sigma Test & Research Centre, an NABL-accredited laboratory (Accreditation No. TC-5369).
A: For the tested batch, microbial counts were reported within the limits of the referenced standard and the specified pathogens were reported Absent. These results indicate the tested sample met the referenced microbiological limits; they do not establish overall product safety.
A: The published ingredient list for this product contains no sulphates, parabens, silicones or mineral oil. This is based on the ingredient list, not on the laboratory report, which covers contaminants and microbiological quality.
A: No. The report covers chemical and microbiological parameters on a sample from the stated batch. Performance and cosmetic-benefit claims are made by the brand on the product page and are not part of this laboratory report.
A: "Not Detected" means a substance was below the laboratory's stated detection limit using the specified method. "Absent" means a specified microorganism was not detected in the tested quantity using the referenced method.
A: A ULR (Unique Lab Report) number is a one-of-a-kind identifier that NABL-accredited laboratories print on every test report, making it traceable. The ULR for this report is TC536924000002732F. The original report PDF linked on this page carries the laboratory letterhead and authorised signatory details.
A: No. NABL accredits laboratories, not products. This page reports the results of testing performed at Sigma Test & Research Centre, an NABL-accredited laboratory (Accreditation No. TC-5369) on a sample of this product. It does not represent a product certification by NABL.
A: The report covers batch BB4B016 (manufactured 02/2024). The laboratory report states the tested sample as 2 g x 20. Results refer only to the tested sample and the parameters listed.
References
- IS:14648:2011. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- Boucetta KQ, et al. Clin Interv Aging. 2015;10:339-349.
- Sigma Test & Research Centre. Test reports 13022371/A, 13022371/B.
