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As the temperatures starts to dip and fall winds begin to blow, many of us will struggle to keep our lips soft and kissable.  Exposure to wind, sun and hot or cold air can really do a number on our lips.  The skin on the lips is very thin and there are no oil glands to help protect them from these harsh elements.  Before you break out the lip balm, consider what you putting on your lips.

Many lip balms are petroleum-based products, which seal in whatever moisture may already be present in your lips with an oil and wax barrier - no wonder they feel so yucky!  They don't help hydrate or moisturize your lips. Since petroleum jelly isn't absorbed by the skin, it provides only a short-term fix for dry, chapped lips. And because it keeps the skin from breathing, if used frequently it can actually make your lips more chapped.

Instead of petroleum-based balms, try one that is all natural.  Eco Lips is all natural and 99% organic.  It comes in a variety of "flavors" that taste so good you could eat them (and my kids do).  Eco Lips products are also cruelty-free, gluten-free and petroleum-free.

Eco Lips balms are 99% organic and 100% natural.  Organic means that no harmful pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or genetic engineering where used in the creation of the product.  All natural speaks to the fact that there are no synthetic ingredients used - just good natural ingredients from Mother Earth.  Natural lip balms also come without parabens which includes methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, and butyl-parabens.  Parabens are a family of preservatives which can affect the endocrine system that produces the body's hormones.

Finally, petroleum is a nonrenewable resource so we should try to preserve it.  It also triggers allergic reactions for many people.

Try the Eco Lips organic lip and face balms.  They come in many different flavors, have several that are tinted and most have at least SPF 15 protection.  You can get your own online or at many retailers - find the stores nearest to you at their website EcoLips.com.

Petroleum is the single largest source of energy used in the U.S. We use two times more petroleum than either coal or natural gas and four times more than nuclear power or renewable energy sources.

Everyone in my family loves Eco Lips balms!  My favorite is the tinted in Rose Quartz.  It has a nice light color and shine so my lips truly looked sun kissed.  They also feel smooth and soft instead of greasy or sticky.