Strawberries and Cream Lip Balm Handmade in Whitby for Autumn

From Whitby with love and memories of summer

Looking for a natural lip balm for autumn? Sweet Cecily's Strawberries and Cream Flavour Lip Balm is handmade in Whitby with shea butter, sweet almond oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, sunflower seed oil and calendula extract. The formula is designed to nourish and protect the lips, while its fruity flavour brings a small reminder of summer to cooler days.

Now that autumn has arrived, Whitby feels a little different. The air is cooler, the evenings are drawing in and the breeze from the North Sea has a noticeably sharper edge. Summer may have slipped away for another year, but some flavours have a lovely way of bringing it back.

Strawberries and cream may be associated with picnics, garden parties and Wimbledon, but we see no reason to leave that cheerful flavour behind when summer ends. Our Strawberries & Cream Lip Balm combines that familiar scent and flavour with a compact, practical formula for everyday lip care.

There is something rather special about making a product in Whitby and then seeing it on the shelves of a shop just down the road. Whitby is not simply the address on the back of our products. It is our home and an important part of who we are.

Why This Natural Lip Balm Suits Autumn

Cool air, coastal wind and moving between outdoor weather and heated rooms can leave lips feeling as though they need more regular care. A balm that is easy to carry and apply as needed can be a useful addition to an autumn routine.

The Strawberries and Cream Flavour Lip Balm comes in a compact 10 ml tin and combines botanical butters and oils with beeswax. It is free from petroleum jelly, parabens and SLS, and a small amount can be smoothed over the lips whenever they feel in need of some attention.

The flavour may look back to summer, but the nourishing formula is designed for use throughout the year.

What Is in the Strawberries and Cream Lip Balm

The formula contains shea butter, sweet almond oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, sunflower seed oil, calendula flower extract, flavour and colourants. Each ingredient contributes to the balm's texture, format, feel or flavour.

Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter

Shea butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) and cocoa butter (Theobroma Cacao) give the balm its rich, smooth character. These botanical butters form part of a formula designed to nourish and protect the lips, creating the comforting feel you want from a good lip balm.

Sweet Almond Oil and Sunflower Seed Oil

Sweet almond oil (Prunus dulcis) and sunflower seed oil (Helianthus Annuus) sit alongside the richer butters, helping the balm spread comfortably across the lips. The sunflower oil also carries the calendula flower extract used in the formula.

Beeswax for a Practical Portable Balm

Beeswax (Cera Alba) gives the balm some of its structure and helps create its solid, portable format. It also helps form a protective layer over the lips, reducing moisture loss when the autumn air turns cooler and breezier.

Calendula and a Heritage of Herbal Skincare

Calendula (Calendula Officinalis), also known as marigold, is a familiar botanical ingredient with a long association with traditional herbal skincare.

Its place in the formula feels particularly natural for Sweet Cecily's. Our skincare brand is part of Nature's Laboratory, where working with herbs and natural ingredients has been central to the team's work for decades.

How Sweet Cecily's Grew from Herbal Expertise

Sweet Cecily's is not separate from the wider herbal story at Nature's Laboratory. It grew from it.

Nature's Laboratory was established in 2002 by James Fearnley to research and develop products made from plants and beehive ingredients. In 2005, Herbal Apothecary joined Nature's Laboratory and moved to Whitby, bringing with it a long connection to herbal medicine and an extensive range of herbs, tinctures, extracts, capsules and creams.

By the time Sweet Cecily's launched in 2011, the Nature's Laboratory team already had years of practical experience working with plants, sourcing natural ingredients, developing formulations and manufacturing herbal products. That in-house knowledge helped shape the Sweet Cecily's skincare range from the beginning.

Today, Sweet Cecily's is run by a small team based at Nature's Laboratory. The team uses ingredients supplied through sister brands including Herbal Apothecary and BeeVital to make Sweet Cecily's natural skincare by hand in Whitby.

Herbal Apothecary remains one of the UK's leading suppliers of herbal medicines and natural health products to practitioners and retailers. Sharing a home and team with that work gives Sweet Cecily's direct access to people who understand herbs, ingredient quality and the practical craft of turning natural materials into carefully made products.

The calendula flower extract in this lip balm is a small but fitting expression of that wider heritage: traditional botanical knowledge brought into an everyday skincare product that is simple, useful and enjoyable to use.

Made by Hand in Whitby

Our Sweet Cecily's skincare is made by hand at our factory in Whitby, between the North York Moors and the North Sea.

At a time when many products travel thousands of miles before reaching a shop shelf, there is something wonderfully simple about finding skincare in Whitby that was actually made here too.

That local connection feels especially fitting in autumn. When the coastal wind is picking up, a little tin made here in Whitby is a practical companion for a walk through town, a day at work or a weekend away.

Finding Sweet Cecily's at The Dispensary

Visitors can find a changing selection of Sweet Cecily's products at The Dispensary, 25 Skinner Street in Whitby. It is more than a shop: The Dispensary is a natural health and community initiative run by Common Cause Community Interest Company, a not-for-profit CIC.

The Dispensary brings together natural health products, locally made goods and community activity under one roof. Its approach is summed up by LOVE: Local, Organic, Vegetarian or Vegan, and Ethical wherever possible.

Sweet Cecily's, Nature's Laboratory and The Dispensary are connected by more than geography. Nature's Laboratory supports Common Cause and The Dispensary as part of its wider commitment to local access, community wellbeing and natural health.

Choosing a locally made product supports that wider network: making products locally, providing employment locally and helping a community-focused independent shop.

Natural Skincare Thoughtfully Made

We're passionate about natural ingredients, but we also care about how our products are made.

Our ingredients and raw materials are not tested on animals, and our products are made to meet the relevant cosmetic safety requirements.

We use botanical oils and butters alongside beeswax rather than relying on petroleum jelly, and the lip balm is free from parabens and SLS.

Once you've enjoyed every last bit, the little aluminium tin can be cleaned out and recycled. Small choices can make a difference.

A Lovely Little Autumn Gift

A 10 ml lip balm makes an easy addition to a birthday parcel, seasonal hamper or Christmas stocking, but it still has a story behind it.

For someone who knows and loves Whitby, it can be a useful reminder of the Yorkshire coast: a product made here, shaped by the herbal knowledge of a Whitby natural health company, and finished with a flavour that looks back to brighter summer days.

It also makes a lovely stocking filler, Secret Santa present, teacher thank-you, birthday extra or addition to a pamper hamper.

After all, who says strawberries and cream should only be enjoyed in summer?

A Little Summer Flavour for Cooler Days

Autumn lip care does not need to feel complicated. Applying a small amount of balm whenever your lips need it can be a simple part of the day, whether you are heading into the Whitby breeze or settling in somewhere warm.

Explore the Strawberries and Cream Flavour Lip Balm or browse our full lip balm collection to find a flavour that suits you.

You can also browse Sweet Cecily's products at The Dispensary online or visit the shop when you are in Whitby.

Whichever way you choose to shop, you will be choosing a little product that represents much of what we love about Sweet Cecily's: natural ingredients, herbal knowledge, handmade skincare and a little bit of fun.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients are in the Strawberries and Cream Flavour Lip Balm?

The formula contains shea butter, sweet almond oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, sunflower seed oil, calendula flower extract, flavour and colourants. Check the product page or packaging for the latest full ingredient list.

How is Sweet Cecily's connected to Herbal Apothecary?

Sweet Cecily's and Herbal Apothecary are sister brands within Nature's Laboratory. Herbal Apothecary became part of Nature's Laboratory in 2005, and Sweet Cecily's launched in 2011 after the team had already built years of experience working with herbs and natural products.

Where does Sweet Cecily's herbal expertise come from?

Sweet Cecily's is run by the Nature's Laboratory team in Whitby. That team researches and manufactures herbal medicines and natural health products, while Herbal Apothecary supplies an extensive range of herbs, tinctures, extracts, capsules and creams.

How do you use the lip balm?

Rub a small amount onto a clean fingertip and apply it to the upper and lower lips as needed.

Where is Sweet Cecily's lip balm made?

Sweet Cecily's skincare products are made by hand at the company's factory in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Where can I buy it?

Check current availability on the Sweet Cecily's website. The Dispensary on Skinner Street also stocks a changing selection of Sweet Cecily's products.

Product Notes

• Ingredient and allergen note: This product contains sweet almond oil (Prunus dulcis). Please check the current ingredient list before use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity.
• Suitability note: The lip balm contains beeswax, so it is not suitable for vegans. It is Vegetarian Society approved.
• Storage note: Store the lip balm in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, as heat may cause it to melt.
• Availability note: Product availability at The Dispensary can change. Please check online or contact the shop before making a special journey.