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Blistex Inc. is an American consumer products company headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. Founded in 1947, in the business of developing and marketing lip care products, its offerings have grown to include other brands including Odor-Eaters, Stridex, and Kank-A.
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Personal Care Products |
Founded | 1947 |
Headquarters | Oak Brook, Illinois, United States |
Products | Pharmaceuticals |
Website | blistex |
Blistex Inc. was founded in 1947 in the business of developing and marketing lip care products.[1] It manufactures and sells a wide range of lip balm, lip ointment, and other lip-related products under the Blistex brand name.[2][3] The company owns and markets additional consumer health and personal care brands including Odor-Eaters (foot care), Tucks (rectal care),[4] Stridex (acne care), Ivarest (anti-itch ointments),[5] Kank-A (oral pain relief),[6] and Glysomed (moisturizing lotions).[7]
Blistex is headquartered outside of Chicago in Oak Brook, Illinois.[8] The company operates a production facility in Oak Brook, Illinois, and is a member of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. As of November 2021[update], Blistex products are sold around the world.[9]
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