Hi, there are no hidden charges slipped in at all. The £6 'taxes' you mention is VAT, and is already priced in the product cost for the consumer (you) from the beginning, not slipped in later. Delivery price is the only cost added at checkout.
The source of our product is also not hidden. We're in the UK and handmake all our balms here in the UK.
Sorry you feel our product does not meet your standards and that it's similar to cheaper (synthetic) options. If cost is the only factor you take in when making purchases we're not for you.
We handmake our product using simple, select natural ingredients and methods to not just tackle symptoms but also help heal the skin barrier (root cause for most skin issues and can take longer). Benefits of our ingredients for the skin are endless and could go on forever.
But it doesn't stop there, we also make sure our product is good for your skin and body LONG TERM. Unlike the allopathic products you mention, there are no harsh chemicals or endocrine disruptors that harm the body and skin long term.
Still, I'm glad to hear you plan on making your own, wish you the best of luck. I started out making these at home too!