Lip balms are typically made from ingredients like:
* Beeswax: A natural wax produced by honeybees.
* Shea butter: A natural fat extracted from the shea tree.
* Cocoa butter: A natural fat extracted from cocoa beans.
* Petroleum jelly: A byproduct of oil refining.
* Mineral oil: A liquid byproduct of oil refining.
* Vegetable oils: Like coconut oil, olive oil, or jojoba oil.
While some ingredients might come from animals (like beeswax), no part of a whale is used in lip balm. Whales are protected species and it would be illegal and unethical to use them for any cosmetic product.
It's possible you've heard this misconception due to the historical use of whale oil in other products. Whale oil was once used for things like lamp fuel and soap, but this practice is now largely discontinued due to conservation efforts.