Lip gloss and salves are wonderful! We use them to enjoy soft, healthy lips and hands. Skin and lips can chap or dry from wind, cold, or heat. Even normal skin can have rough areas or calluses. We love the feel of salve on our tired bodies and enjoy the relaxing sensation of applying it. That's what makes them marvelous gifts for friends, family, and lovers. Unfortunately many store bought products contain chemicals, artificial fragrances, and alcohol that can actually cause dryness. Those products don't make great gifts!
When you make your own with my recipe from the book Family Honey: Five Generations of Beekeeping you'll know the ingredients are healthy and healing. For the holidays use organic red, green, or purple food coloring and get creative with scents too.
Look for decorative containers at your local thrift store. Many craft and supply stores carry lip gloss holders and hand lotion bottles. If you're in the Seattle area, Archie McPhee has a nice selection of interesting bottles in the back of the store.
Happy Holidays from my Hive to Yours!
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