This super fun raspberry tinted lip balm has a secret to it's tint. Purple carrots! Their unique color reflects anthocyanins; the prominent colorant (flavonoid) responsible for the red, purple, and blue hues found in fruits, vegetables and flowers. In the body, anthocyanins have demonstrated amazing abilities to protect. On lips, they give a sheer berry tint. Bestowed with a tart, delectable raspberry flavor. This tint features 100% plant based color which means no iron/tin oxides (metal), carmine (cochineal insect) or FD&C/D&C synthetic dyes and lakes (petroleum). *The tint of our Raspberry Balm can vary in color. Although Hurraw! crafts each batch with precision and aim to make every balm the "same," please know that the plant based colors will vary based on seasonal growing fluctuations and is somewhat expected when using 100% plant based ingredients.