About Carmex
Carmex is one of America's most beloved lip care brands, invented in 1937 by Alfred Woelbing in his Wauwatosa, Wisconsin kitchen. After losing his job as a department store buyer during the Great Depression, Woelbing drew on his experience with cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to create a formula that would soothe his own chapped lips. He knew immediately he had something special. The early days were charmingly humble. Alfred hand-filled each opal glass jar, carefully sealed it with a black lid and applied paper labels. He sold his creation from the boot of his car for just 29 cents. Production paused during World War II when lanolin, a key ingredient, was requisitioned by the Army for rust protection on military equipment. After the war, Alfred resumed making batches in a 12-quart pot on his home hot plate. The family business evolved when Alfred's son Don joined in 1973, cleverly repurposing a Bunn coffee maker into a pouring machine - ending nearly 40 years of hand-pouring. In 1976, Carma Laboratories relocated to Franklin, Wisconsin, where production continues today. Alfred Woelbing's dedication was legendary - he drove to the office daily until suffering a stroke at 97, and continued visiting weekly until his death at 100 in 2001. Compare Carmex prices across UK retailers on Grocefully. From the classic jar to squeeze tubes and sticks in various flavours, find the best deals on this iconic lip balm that now sells over 275 units every minute in 60+ countries worldwide.