Blistex is an American company that develops, produces and markets personal care products. It began as a small family company in 1947. Its focus was to develop and market lip care products in the United States. It then became a private
company based in
Oak Brook,
Illinois that primarily manufactures
lip balm, lip
ointment, and other
lip-related products. It also produces:
- Stridex – acne-prevention product
- Kank-A – two varieties: 1) provides oral pain relief against canker sores 2) soft gel that provides oral pain relief of toothaches
- Foille – relief of pain due to scrapes, cuts, minor burns, sunburn, non-poisonous insect bites, and minor skin irritation
- Ivarest – relief of poison ivy itching
- Glysomed – hand cream and body lotion for relief of dry skin by providing and locking in moisture
- Dentyl pH – a two-phase mouth wash for deep cleansing of your mouth and long lasting fresh breath
- Odor-Eaters – foot care products; acquired from Combe Incorporated in 2011.