Sunshining Days

This past week I was making some lip balms *cough*

I mean that is what I normally do... besides lotions and cuticle creams. Anyway, I was making some for sale. I was just finishing up one and was all ready planning the next one and then I relized I was out of beeswax.  

How did that happen?? Oh right, yes, I have been making lotions and lip balms. So now I am out.

A friend of mine got some from a local bee farmer. The only problem is that...

Well, the website is coming together. It is taking me longer than I thought to get it back up and running. I am even seeing it in my dreams!

I didn’t get as much as I wanted done, but I did get something done this weekend.

LABELS! Labels for two lip balms. The pictures are slowly making their way to the web. I really enjoy making labels, it is probably my favorite part of this business, next to making a new lip balm. 

Now for the rest. I am making lip balms ...

Hello Everyone!!

For all those of you who are reading this now, and those of you who are trying to look at my site...

I apologize for any problems you might be having.

Sunshining Days is under construction.

As I am new to all this website stuff, I am learning as I go. ...

Citrus Twist Cuticle Cream!

I am very excited to present to you all a wonderful cuticle cream, specially formulated to strengthen and make your nails grow!

Argan Oil and Avocado Oil (along with others) are added to moisturize your cuticles, lime and orange essential oils help to  harden anf strengthen your nails.

Next, is a lip balm sampler, that has all the lip balms that are all in one stackable container!

If you are like me you probably like all the different colors in most of your cosmetics.

For example, when you open your tube of cherry lip balm, you probably expect it to be a rich red color. But, have you ever wondered what makes up that deep red hue?

Artificial colorants are derived from many unexpected sources included crushed up insects or even rust. The basic ingredient that artificial color is made up from is castor oil. While castor oil is not bad in itself, it is the add...

I mentioned a few times that I use coconut oil as the base for most of my lip balms.

I wanted to take some time and go over why I really like coconut oil.

The list is endless!

Before I go any farther I want to say that the best coconut oil is Cold-pressed Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. Cold-pressed means that the oil has been extracted without usin...

As of right now my favorite lip balm that I have made is the Limesickle! I am offically addictied to this one!  Speaking of which... Where is my tube?

Anyway, now my lips are moistrized, Today I am making a batch of Classic Wintergreen, on request of some of my friends. I agree, the wintergreen will surely help during this time of year. It is freezing outside!

I don't know about you, but with me, all this cold air and wind blowing outside if and when I am outside (which is...

Yesterday I made a new lip balm that will be making it to the Web Store soon!

Lime.... Not sure what to name it yet.....

Also, I made some lotions that will also be up for sale. That will be a umcoming blog post.... Soon!

But for today, this is how I make lip balm...

So, basically, lip balms are made of at least 3 oils. I like using really moistourizing oils.  I use coconut oil...

If you are like me, a  lip balm loving girl, you have probably tried many different brands and probably have few favorites. But , have you ever read the ingredients... Just what makes that smooth balm? What exactly makes it "long lasting"? Have you've wondered why you need to apply more after a hour or so? And why in the world do your lips feel drier and more chapped?

Here are a few possibilities:

Your favorite lip balm may contain a form of alcohol. Okay, what's...