The manufacturer claims about the ingredients are 100% natural: macadamia oil, olive oil, shea and jojoba oil, three types of wax, vitamin E and stevia to life seemed sweeter :) Balm is very tight, bold enough, not flowing, perfectly suited for heavily damaged lips (my case) - quickly heals all wounds, softens the skin. No taste it does not, it smells very nice - quite noticeable, but not much, so do not interfere.