Anybody can use natural lip balm to instantly perk up his or her look ... it has so many uses that you might be surprised...
First, let's talk about ingredients.
I am an advocate for natural ingredients. They are un-messed-around-with and thus, in my opinion, safer.
When buying lip products, look for ingredients that you recognize.
Options include, but are most certainly NOT limited to:
coconut oil
castor oil
sunflower oil
avocado oil
soybean oil
beeswax
candelilla wax
carnauba wax
shea butter
mango butter
cocoa butter
kokum butter
aloe vera
vitamin e
essential oils
etc, etc, etc
If you cannot pronounce an ingredient, it most likely is synthetic. Use at your own risk... Keep in mind that anything you put on your mouth, you most likely end up swallowing. Yep.
Seriously, don't put anything on your mouth that you wouldn't eat.
I try to stay away from any ingredient that might clog your skin, causing it to suffocate (think petrolatum/petroleum).
You want your lips to be able to breathe; otherwise they might just get worse.
Rather than only applying natural lip balm when your lips are chapped, I recommend applying it more frequently. I normally use it several times a day, without fail. I just love it.
If you don't feel you need that much, at least apply once a week or so.
A favorite trick of mine is to scrub my lips with something at night (toothbrush, sugar, salt... anything gritty and SAFE), and then apply the balm to my lips. Do this right before going to bed.
In summary, just stick to natural ingredients. Apply as often as desired, not just when lips are chapped.
You can even make your own! Just experiment with various amounts of oils, waxes and butters. Melt,and then pour into a lip pot. Don't reuse old lip containers, unless you have thoroughly sterilized them in hot water and completely cleaned out any residue.
Other Uses :
Natural lip balm has many surprising uses.
Apply to eye area at night for a rich night eye cream.
Apply to wrinkles at night for a rich anti wrinkle cream.(after all, creams are just oils, waxes and butters mixed with water, then something to preserve it). Lip balm is basically a cream without the water added in.
Rub on a peeling, flaky nose during cold or flu season.
Rub ont o dry, rough skin patches.
Apply to cuticles.
Rub onto bottom of feet, especially the dry heel area.
Apply a small amount to palms, and then rub hands together. Smooth over dry, frizzy hair for a quick-fix.
Apply to eyelashes for quick, clear mascara.
Put on eyebrows for a glossy, defined look.
Rub onto dry elbows and knees.
Use as a han d and body cream or body butter, in an emergency. Apply just a small amount to hands, rub palms together, and then sweep lightly over the skin.
Use to pick up small items, like beads, sequins or rhinestones. Just use the end of a paint brush or some long, pointy item. Dip into the balm, then onto your small item. It picks it up like a charm!
First, let's talk about ingredients.
I am an advocate for natural ingredients. They are un-messed-around-with and thus, in my opinion, safer.
When buying lip products, look for ingredients that you recognize.
Options include, but are most certainly NOT limited to:
coconut oil
castor oil
sunflower oil
avocado oil
soybean oil
beeswax
candelilla wax
carnauba wax
shea butter
mango butter
cocoa butter
kokum butter
aloe vera
vitamin e
essential oils
etc, etc, etc
If you cannot pronounce an ingredient, it most likely is synthetic. Use at your own risk... Keep in mind that anything you put on your mouth, you most likely end up swallowing. Yep.
Seriously, don't put anything on your mouth that you wouldn't eat.
I try to stay away from any ingredient that might clog your skin, causing it to suffocate (think petrolatum/petroleum).
You want your lips to be able to breathe; otherwise they might just get worse.
Rather than only applying natural lip balm when your lips are chapped, I recommend applying it more frequently. I normally use it several times a day, without fail. I just love it.
If you don't feel you need that much, at least apply once a week or so.
A favorite trick of mine is to scrub my lips with something at night (toothbrush, sugar, salt... anything gritty and SAFE), and then apply the balm to my lips. Do this right before going to bed.
In summary, just stick to natural ingredients. Apply as often as desired, not just when lips are chapped.
You can even make your own! Just experiment with various amounts of oils, waxes and butters. Melt,and then pour into a lip pot. Don't reuse old lip containers, unless you have thoroughly sterilized them in hot water and completely cleaned out any residue.
Other Uses :
Natural lip balm has many surprising uses.
Apply to eye area at night for a rich night eye cream.
Apply to wrinkles at night for a rich anti wrinkle cream.(after all, creams are just oils, waxes and butters mixed with water, then something to preserve it). Lip balm is basically a cream without the water added in.
Rub on a peeling, flaky nose during cold or flu season.
Rub ont o dry, rough skin patches.
Apply to cuticles.
Rub onto bottom of feet, especially the dry heel area.
Apply a small amount to palms, and then rub hands together. Smooth over dry, frizzy hair for a quick-fix.
Apply to eyelashes for quick, clear mascara.
Put on eyebrows for a glossy, defined look.
Rub onto dry elbows and knees.
Use as a han d and body cream or body butter, in an emergency. Apply just a small amount to hands, rub palms together, and then sweep lightly over the skin.
Use to pick up small items, like beads, sequins or rhinestones. Just use the end of a paint brush or some long, pointy item. Dip into the balm, then onto your small item. It picks it up like a charm!