So, my story behind the Sierra Stick really started with a bit of a revelation. You see, I’m pretty big on hiking, and like anyone who’s out in the wild regularly, I used a ton of chapstick. One day, I got curious about the ingredients in my usual brand and discovered it was mainly petroleum-based. That got me thinking, because even though I’d been using this chapstick for years, I never really felt it was doing much in terms of healing or improving my lips. They were just… the same.
This realization hit me one day when I found an old tube of chapstick tucked away in a drawer—it was probably a couple of years old, but it looked and felt exactly as it did the day I bought it. It struck me how unnatural that was. Most genuine, unprocessed things break down and decay over time, right? But not this chapstick. That was my lightbulb moment about what I was really putting on my skin.
And there was another big issue. I noticed that using this chapstick frequently was messing with my skin. It was actually clogging my pores around my lips, leading to breakouts, which was super frustrating. That was the last straw. I was determined to create something better, something that would actually nourish and heal without any unwanted side effects.
That’s how Sierra Stick came to life. I made sure the main ingredient would be entirely different—no more pore-clogging nightmares. We chose a specific seed oil known for its non-comedogenic properties, meaning it doesn’t clog pores. This oil isn’t just avoiding the problem; it actively helps by hydrating the skin effectively. It’s easily absorbed and doesn’t lay heavy, providing just the right amount of moisture without overwhelming your skin.
Creating Sierra Stick was about fixing a problem I personally faced and making sure others wouldn’t have to deal with the same issues. It’s about understanding what goes into our products and making choices that actually benefit our health and our skin.
Stay Adventurous,
Sacha