Tuesday, June 7, 2016

The Best Handmade Organic Lip Balm

By Rebecca Myers


Chapped lips can be very painful, especially when they crack and get really irritated. Fortunately, they are not only treatable, but actually preventable as well. All that is needed is a little bit of handmade organic lip balm, which gives your lips a smooth and silky look and feel while also stopping you from going through all that pain and irritation in the first place.

You should never wait until lips are chapped to use balms. In fact, using it as a preventative measure means you never again have to experience the pain of red, raw lips that peel and crack. Using it regularly keeps your lips smooth, soft and very kissable.

When deciding which type to buy, there are lots of great advantages to going handmade and organic. One of the best is that the ingredients are organic, which means that they are created without the use of chemicals, pesticides or other things that are harmful to the earth. Many times these ingredients are sourced ethically, and often local or fair trade goods are used. So whether local farmers are getting help or artisans in far flung locales, you can really feel good about your purchase.

All good balms start with a base that is like a carrier for the active ingredients. Quite a few natural versions will begin with beeswax or coconut oil, and possibly even cocoa butter. Some use only one of these ingredients, while others might use two or a mixture of all three. It really just depends on the recipe, and whether it is being used more for softening or protection of the lips.

Once the base is made, next comes the active ingredients. In natural products, this often means the use of herbs or essential oils to produce an intended effect. For example, if the product is needed to repair very chapped lips, peppermint, tea tree or other essential oils with healing properties might be used. If the balm is supposed to be relaxing and soothing, then something like lavender might be used.

Though some balms are made to be used straightforward and only have the base and active ingredients, others go for an aesthetically pleasing look. A good example is the occasional use of gold leaf in some high end products for a luxurious presentation. Others actually have a reason beyond aesthetics to them, such as using baking soda or brown sugar in an exfoliating balm.

Once all the items are sourced, they are melted down together and combined. This liquid is then poured into a container of choice and allowed to cool, then harden. The container can be a stick container, a small tin or even plastic or glass pots.

Remember, you should never wait until your lips are already chapped to begin using lip balms as part of your beauty routine. Use them as a preventative measure and never worry about painful lips again. The quicker you get used to using this product, the faster it will become a part of your regimen. The artisans who create these exquisite cosmetic products and the merchants who supply the ingredients to them will thank you.




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