Must Have This: Lip Protection

We find, as a general rule, cold weather to be somewhat of a bother. It delays travel, it causes hypothermia and any number of other inconvenient conditions. In fact, the only reasons we can find for even a mild tolerance of the cold are: firstly, cold weather does afford the opportunity to display one's sartorial flair (sandals are infinitely comfortable and we do love to wear them, but how many variations on the men's sandal are there? boots, on the other hand...); secondly, cold allows for snow, and while we certainly don't want to deal with it often, an occasional encounter is charming and pleasant; and lastly, while one can technically drink any thing at any time, wassail is only really appropriate to drink when it is cold out (and if you are uninitiated to wassail, we suggest you acquaint yourself)

On a recent trip to Chicago, we were inconvenienced as such. The city had recently seen the first major blizzard of the season (in fact, we find ourselves fortunate to have timed the trip just right so as to follow in the first storm's wake and leave before the second storm struck), and, because of it's unfortunate positioning north of 31 degrees latitude, was enjoying high temperatures of 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Never the less, we had quite a splendid trip and do thoroughly enjoy That City.

In any event, whilst trekking about the frozen streets, procuring gifts for friends and beverages for one's self, one often finds one's lips have become unpleasantly un-supple. There is a scientific reason for this, to be sure, but in life, as is often the case, we find ourselves not giving a damn why something is happening, and wishing only to make it stop. Luckily, preparation saved the day, and out came the tube of chap stick in our pocket.

We are all familiar with chap stick, alias lip balm, alias salve. There are dozens of varieties and flavors, but chief among them, as we have come to discover, is Blistex Complete Moisture. Comparatively inexpensive (as opposed to certain insect-related varieties, and outrageously over-priced -and not particularly effective, may we add- bath and body store incarnations), one can readily find these lovely little blue tubes for around $2USD. But truly, the main reason we recommend this particular lip protectant is very simple- it tastes delicious. Aside from doing a fantastic job keep our lips crack-free (and with SPF 15 for you snow-sporting types), it tastes a bit like a margarita. Now, while we could argue that the margarita is the one drink that you really can drink any time, we will suffice to ask- which of us does not want a margarita right now? Exactly.

Blistex Complete Moisture is available at many major pharmacies and grocery stores. To find the nearest location, go here.


Post Script:As a current added bonus, if you purchase Blistex Complete Moisture, one will find most come with an additional 'trial-size' stick that we find too adorable to resist. We currently may or may not have two of those trial sizes, and they may or may not have been purchased simply because we find them absolutely irresistible.