Did you know that many lipsticks and lip balms are petroleum-based? Most of the fragrances and flavors are needed to mask the underlying unpleasant chemicals. Fortunately there are many alternative products that are really good for your lips, keeping them softer and healthier than the petroleum-based products. And it’s nice to know the fragrances in natural products aren’t masking something unpleasant underneath. Look for lipsticks and balms made from beeswax or plant oils. You’ll also find these products don’t tend to go rancid as readily as the petroleum-based products if you hold onto them for too long. LISTEN
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Source: Rider, Kimberly. 2006. Healthy Home Workbook. Chronicle Books, San Francisco.
This post was written by Shana Weber
Indeed there are some products that are more natural and keep our bodies better, in the case the lips.
Posted by: bm pharmacy | Thursday, 06 October 2011 at 10:09 AM
Ohhh really? I have just learned that from this post. I love to collect variant of lipsticks. Gonna try beeswax lipstick!
Posted by: Noguera Rosenbaum | Friday, 05 April 2013 at 12:35 AM
Pretty curious about this. Gonna try it. This might be awesome.
Posted by: Perl Conti | Friday, 19 April 2013 at 07:30 PM