Tuesday, October 20, 2009

I Hate Chapped Lips

Chapped lips drive me crazy. Seriously. I hate feeling like people might be staring at some loose flap of dried skin on my lips when I'm out in public. I really hate that urge to keep licking my lips even though I know it's not good for me. And I absolutely can't stand the way chapped lips make me feel unkempt, dull-looking, and generally a mess.

Thankfully, that's no longer a problem because now I make them. In my kitchen. On the weekends. Yes, yes, my life isn't the most exciting thing out there at the moment, but it is what it is. I have found that I actually like making lip balms. And that I'm kind of good at it too. So I started testing my formula out with friends and family. Eventually, after quite a few batches, I came up with what I call "The Perfect Formula."

Now, I sell them. For a piddly USD$3 each.

Okay, by now, you've figured out that this post is a pitch. I'm sorry! But I'm really trying to make this thing a viable business because it's something I love to do.

Anyways, I'm running a special right now. If you buy the lip balms from my etsy store, I'll throw in free shipping for U.S. residents and 50% off shipping for those outside the U.S.

I've got 7 flavors out at the moment, but there are more in the pipeline. Currently, I've got:
  • Crunchy Almond Biscotti
  • Rich Pumpkin Cheesecake
  • Buttery Toffee Crunch (this one is my favorite!)
  • Summer Peach
  • Lip Loving Lemonade
  • Luscious Key Lime
  • Ripe Raspberries and Cream
Check 'em out!

6 comments:

DANA said...

oh wow, you make lip balms!! i shall post this link to my blog =)

firefly said...

Thanks DANA! I do indeed make lip balms and am really hoping my products find an audience out there.

karendipity said...

yes - and they are fantastic! mmm.

LOLanne said...

ooooh i loooove lip balms!!

do they have candelilla wax?? i went in your etsy store anddd the ingredients weren't listed anywhere... i have serious allergies to candelilla :S

good luck with the venture ^^ i looove the variety of flavours you have :)

firefly said...

karendipity - thanks! so glad you like them!

firefly said...

LOLanne - the ingredients are listed when you click on each item.

i do make them with candelilla wax. i'm sorry you're allergic. i'm always open to using other ingredients to accommodate my customers. i could make them out of beeswax, carnuba wax, or soy wax. let me know if you'd like me to try and i'd be happy to do it!

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