NABL Test Report for Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips
Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g: NABL Lab Test Report
NABL lab test report for Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g: heavy metals not detected and pathogens absent. Batch C02016.
Safety Summary: Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g
Is Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g 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 C02016, was analysed against the limits in the referenced standards.
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 C02016 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 | Pink coloured hard mass | - | STRC/STP/F256 |
| Colour | Pink | - | STRC/STP/F256 |
| Odour | Characteristic | - | STRC/STP/P044 |
| Chemical Parameters | |||
| Total fatty matter, % w/w | 72.13 | - | IS:6608:2004 |
| Melting range, C | 58 | 48 to 64 | IS:10284:1982 |
| Stability | Passes the test | To pass the test | IS:10284:1982 |
| Rancidity | Passes the test | To pass the test | IS:10284:1982 |
| 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 Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g
Physical & Organoleptic
On the tested sample, Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g was recorded as a pink coloured hard mass, pink in colour and with a characteristic odour.
These checks record what the laboratory observed in the sample as received.
Chemical Parameters
Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g recorded melting range, C 58 against a requirement of 48 to 64, stability Passes the test against a requirement of To pass the test and rancidity Passes the test against a requirement of To pass the test. It also lists total fatty matter 72.13 % w/w, for which the standard sets no specification.
Chemical parameters are measured against the standard's specification where one exists.
Heavy Metals
In this report, Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g 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
Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g 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 Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g, 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 - Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g |
| Parameters Measured | physical and organoleptic properties, chemical parameters, heavy metals, microbial counts and pathogens |
| Test Type | Laboratory chemical and microbiological analysis of a product sample |
| Test Methods | IS:6608:2004; IS:10284:1982; IS:14648:2011 |
| Sample Tested | C02016 (4g x 20) |
About Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g
Kiss dry and chapped lips goodbye with Mamaearth Nourishing Tinted 100 % Natural Lip Balm. Crafted with the natural goodness of Vitamin E & Strawberry, the lip balm moisturizes your lips for up to 12 hours* and lends a natural coral red tint. Infused with Vitamin E, the lip balm helps fade pigmentation and moisturizes the lips while Strawberry, rich in Vitamin C, gently exfoliates them. Easy on the pocket and gentle on the skin, the lip balm glides on your lips like a dream, adding oodles of moisture leaving them soft, supple, and healthy. And here's the best part! Our lip balm is 100% natural
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 13010880/A |
| Within microbiological limits | Counts within the standard limits; specified pathogens reported Absent. | Lab report 13010880/B |
| 100 % Natural Lip Balm | Brand claim published on the product page. "and lends a natural coral red tint. Infused with Vitamin E, the lip balm helps fade pigmentation and moisturizes the lips while Strawberry, rich in Vitamin C, gently exfoliates them. Easy on the pocket and gentle on the skin, the lip balm glides on your lips like a dream, adding oodles of moisture leaving them soft, supple, and healthy. And here's the best part! Our lip balm is 100% natural and M". | 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 | TC536923000002057F |
| Report No. | 13010880/A, 13010880/B |
| Report Issue Date | 25/02/2023 |
| Testing Period | 14/02/2023 to 22/02/2023 |
| Batch Tested | C02016 (Mfg. 02/2023; 01/2025) |
| Standards Referenced | IS:6608:2004; IS:10284:1982; 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 Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g
Descriptions are the brand's own, from the product page.
| Ingredient | Brand description |
|---|---|
| Vitamin E | "A powerful antioxidant, it nourishes lips & helps prevent pigmentation." |
| Strawberry | "It naturally exfoliates the lips and nourishes them." |
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 |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol (Vitamin E) | Vitamin E; antioxidant that protects oils from oxidation. |
Moisturising and Emollient
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil | Coconut oil; emollient rich in fatty acids. |
| Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Shea butter; rich occlusive emollient. |
| Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil | Castor oil; thick emollient with high ricinoleic acid. |
| Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter | Cocoa butter or seed extract; rich emollient. |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Sweet almond oil; softening emollient. |
| Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Jojoba seed oil; lightweight emollient wax ester. |
Texture and Stability
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax | Candelilla wax; plant wax that sets structure. |
| Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax | Carnauba wax; plant wax that adds hardness. |
| 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 Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g. 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 Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g is available as issued by the laboratory. It carries the laboratory letterhead, the ULR number, and the authorised signatory's details.
The Tested Product
Strawberry Lip Balm for Soft, Supple & Nourishes Lips - 4g
The results on this page come from laboratory testing of a sample from batch C02016. See the complete ingredient list, current offers and reviews on the product page. You can also explore 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 TC536923000002057F. 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 C02016 (manufactured 02/2023). The laboratory report states the tested sample as 4g x 20. Results refer only to the tested sample and the parameters listed.
References
- IS:6608:2004. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- IS:10284:1982. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- IS:14648:2011. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- Boucetta KQ, et al. Clin Interv Aging. 2015;10:339-349.
- Sigma Test & Research Centre. Test reports 13010880/A, 13010880/B.
