Our Story

Our Story

From Chesapeake Bay to Your Lips

Shelissa Organics was born from childhood summers spent on my grandfather's farm along the Chesapeake Bay, where I learned to harvest honey and beeswax under the warm sun. Those early lessons about nature's gifts and the importance of caring for our planet planted the seeds for what would become a 25+ year journey in clean beauty.

A Search for Something Better

Like so many of you, I struggled to find a lip balm that truly worked, and one that didn't leave my lips feeling drier than before. Frustrated by products filled with ingredients I couldn't pronounce, I set out to create something different. Something pure. Something that would be the last lip balm you'd ever need to buy and a lip balm that won't melt in the summer.

That search led me back to those summer days on the farm, to the simple power of organic ingredients and the wisdom of working with nature, not against it.

The Same Formula, 25+ Years Strong

Our handcrafted lip balm formula hasn't changed in over 25 years because it doesn't need to. When you get it right—when you use the highest quality organic ingredients and craft each tube with care—there's no reason to compromise.

We've been pioneers in clean beauty since the beginning, long before it became a trend. USDA Certified Organic. Reef Safe. Made with renewable wind power. Women Owned. These aren't just certifications to us, they're promises we make to you and to the planet with every handcrafted lip balm. 

Beauty That Respects the Planet

Every product we create is crafted with respect for the earth. We believe that taking care of your lips shouldn't come at the cost of our oceans, our wildlife, or our future. That's why we're committed to sustainable practices, ethical sourcing, and formulas that are as kind to the planet as they are to your skin.

Trusted by Customers, Recognized by Media

Over the years, we've been honored to be featured on the TODAY Show, in The New York Times, InStyle, BRIDES, and many more. But our greatest pride comes from the customers who've made us part of their daily routine - the ones who keep coming back because they know they can trust what's in every tube.

Our Promise to You

Whether you're reaching for our award-winning Strawberry Fields Forever or our perfectly unflavored Bee's Knees, you're choosing beauty that works, for you and for the planet.

Thank you for being part of our story.

With love,
Shelissa Kearney
Founder, Shelissa Organics