Addicts always start somewhere.  Maybe it was when the parent’s were away on vacation.  Perhaps the park where the “cool” kids hung out after school.  Maybe it was just trying to fit in and succumbing to peer pressure.

For me, it was my dear friend Kendall; she’s the one who got me hooked.  She used to carry it around in her bookbag.  She would use it, like, 5 times a day, even at school.  At first she would share with me, but then she told me I should buy my own.  She told me to go over to Roy’s. Roy’s had everything an addict could want.

And then I saw it – Rachel Perry Lip Lover’s Lip Balm.

Whoa, what did you think I was talking about?

Rachel Perry Lip Lover’s Lip Balm

I’ve been a proud Rachel Perry Lover for almost 10 years now, and I can’t remember my first experience.  It had to have been at lunch with Kendall, who I thought was THE coolest girl ever, and she brought out her Lip Lover’s balm.  Kendall was the first girl I knew who was into natural beauty products and understood the importance of shimmer mineral powders and organic body sprays.

Since the 70’s, Rachel Perry has been spear heading the natural beauty revolution by using botanicals, vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants into her beauty products.  She pioneered the mixing of aromatherapy and color therapy.  The flavors are amazing and the scents are mouthwatering.  Lick your lips and it’s a quick snack.  The Chocolate Bliss flavor, damn, it can quell any chocolate desire you have – calorie free.

I’ve gone to extremes getting me handa on Rachel Perry’s products.  Before Internet shopping, I would have my sister go to Roy’s Natural Market and mail me Lip Lover’s balm up to Oklahoma. Once, Kendall and I ordered, in bulk, from Rachel Perry headquarters.  I’ve even gone so far as to stash a jar in my Emergency Safety Kit, so if the apocalypse comes, I’ll have moistened and protected lips.

I’ve been a faithful Rachel Perry Lip Lovers girl and will be till I die.

The Breakdown:

• 7 different flavors Chocolate Bliss, Very Vanilla, Banana-Coconut, Grape Juice,  Mint Tingle, Cantaloupe and Raspberry-Cherry
• SPF 15 total sun block for full on UVA and UVB sunrays
• .21 oz art deco designed jar
• $3.00 each

Tips:

• Don’t leave in the hot car at any angle, or the next time you open the jar your balm will be lopsided.
• Make sure you have clean hands before applying balm with your finger – don’t spread germs!