Up till a few years ago, lip balm was available in only some selected brands, such as Chapstick, Carmex, Blistex and Vaseline. Originally, lip balm was typically made of moisturizing oils in a wax or petrolatum base. It was packaged in very small containers, typically in a stick or jar. However, nowadays you have so many choices that could actually confuse you.

Lip balm favors make a great party giveaway choice because of this huge variety of flavors that you can choose from. The great thing about this idea is that this will be liked by both men and women. Moreover, they are environmental friendly and natural, so you can be sure of no side effects. These lip balm favors can also be personalized with different labels, colors, perfumes and fancy packaging. The wide range of flavors available includes berries, vanilla, orange, bubble gum, coffee, watermelon, mint and lots more.

Things to remember while choosing lip balm favors

If you want to give away something that everyone can use, choose a lip balm favor for your next event. However, choosing the right lip balm might seem like a daunting task to some. The following information will help you select the correct lip balm to present to your guests:

* Before purchasing, read the ingredients used in making the balm. If it contains things like Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Avocado Oil, Vitamin E, etc, you can purchase it confidently. This means that it is made of natural ingredients and is unlikely to lead to side effects.

* Check whether the product is mass produced or custom made. Mass produced means that it has chemical preservatives in it to increase its shelf life. Custom made products are usually fresher and you might even be able to select the scent or flavor of the lip balm.

Lip Balm Favors: Important Alert

Can lip balm favors be addictive? Well, there is even a Lip Balm Anonymous Website to tell you whether you are a lip balm addict or not. Actually, the site is a spoof, but after it was created, its owner received 30,000 testimonials, about 75 percent of which apparently were serious. According to Chicago dermatologist and professor Charles Zugerman, no ingredients have been found in any lip balm that could cause a drying effect. Also, the products do not stop the lips from creating their own moisture because lips cannot do this in the first place, which is part of the problem. Zugerman says that people use lip balm so often simply because the products are effective, rather than addictive.