Tag Archives: lip gloss

Skin Care Myths: Chapstick Addiction

Have you heard people say that Chapstick and other lip balms are addictive? Pay attention to the folks who use those products, and you might see the products getting a lot of use. But are lip balms really addictive? No! One popular theory is that lip balms include ingredients that make your lips dry out faster — so you have to reapply frequently throughout the day and restock more often. But it’s just not true. Then why do some folks reach for the lip balm over and over throughout the day? (I’ll confess — I’m never far from a tube … Continue reading →

Weight Loss Lip Gloss

You’ve heard of the blush that helps chisel your cheeks, the mascara that promises to plump up your eyelashes, and the foundation that claims to give you a “healthy glow.” Well, how about the lip gloss that promises to take off pounds, lift your mood, even curb the urge to smoke. Cosmetics companies are in the business of making a multitude of claims, but rarely do I buy into any of them. But, when I heard that a product called Loss Gloss Blast claimed that it could “take inches off your hips,” I was intrigued. The manufacturer says that the … Continue reading →

Homemade Lip Gloss

Making homemade lip gloss is a great activity to do with your girls. It’s a craft, it’s a recipe, it’s useful, and you’ll have some mother-daughter bonding time. Not to mention you’ll have shiny lips to show for it. You will need Petroleum jelly Microwave safe container Spoon Pixy Stix or sweetened Kool-Aid Clean, small containers to hold the lip gloss 1. Put a large spoonful of petroleum jelly in the microwave safe container. Microwave for 30 seconds. Use a hot pad to take the container out of the microwave (adult job!). Stir. Put the container back in the microwave … Continue reading →