A tropical plant native to Central and South America is not only a favorite among hummingbirds and butterflies, but is also beloved by humans for its luscious red pout, earning the plant the nickname, “hot lips.” Psychotria elata, a shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family, boasts a pair of red bracts, or modified leaves with a flower…

We’re all about keeping our lips soft, supple, and hydrated, especially in these cold, dry winter months right?! Did you also know the color can tell so much about our health? And that the skin of the lips is also quite thin and easily prone to cracking and chapping?? We’re going to discuss all about…

The skin of our lips is thin and delicate. It has just a third of the cellular layers that our normal skin does. Lips do not have any moisturizing sweat glands, which means they need to be kept hydrated and protected or they will inevitability dry and crack. If you find yourself with constant issues…