Lip Protection.

When your lips are chapped they hurt. Whether it’s cold, windy or dry like here in Southern California, your lips need protection.

With cooler weather quickly approaching, putting a layer of protection on your lips is just as important as layering your clothes.  Although some lip balms are more effective than others, all were created to do one thing, and that is to heal and protect your lips. Here is a quick guide to help you choose a good lip balm.

• Know your place – Depending on where you live, a dry climate, windy city, or just a cooler place, choose one designed for where you live. For example, drier and sunnier climates suggest sunscreen, while colder climates call for moisture rich, oil-based balms.
• Keep it natural – No need to stress yourself over all the fancy names and ingredients. If you stick with balms made with natural ingredients, you shouldn’t have to worry about your already chapped lips feeling irritated.
• Keep it oily – Vegetable oils, like sunflower seed and olive, are great ingredients to look for in a lip balm. Vegetable oils promote healing, and restore your natural oil production.

So there you have it. Protect your lips, and that’s one less thing you have to worry about on that first date!

Here are a few honorable mentions!

• Every Man Jack – Lip Balm w/SPF 15
• Mission Skincare – Sergio Garcia’s Mint Lip Balmer w/SPF 15 
• Beeswax Lip Balm – by Burt’s Bees