Vitamin E

just a quick note/tip.....

Most lip gloss's and lip balms in the general market (meaning not green companies that I've either written about or am still investigating) contain petroleum jelly which is very unhealthy. It's unhealthy primarily because it's carcenogenic but also it traps in heat on the skin. It's a common misconception that Vaseline is soothing for burns or chapped lips but because when applied to the skin it traps in heat, actually worsening the burn vs. healing it. Petroleum jelly has also been known to cause a type of pneumonia called Lipid Pneumonia....

(FROM RESEARCH
Improper uses
As the substance became more common in households, it began to be used for a number of medical purposes, some of which medical science has shown to be dangerous or damaging.
Fresh Burns
It should not be used on fresh burns of any kind, including sunburn. Petrolatum traps heat inside, worsening burns. After heat has dissipated, however, it can serve as a dressing for minor burns to soothe later pain.[6]
Nasal congestion or dryness
If particles of petrolatum are inhaled from the nose, they may deposit in the lungs and lead to a condition called lipid pneumonia.
Personal Lubricant
Because petroleum jelly is oil-based, it interferes with the structure of latex. Using petroleum jelly with latex condoms weakens the material very quickly, increasing the chance of rupture. Thus it is not recommended for use during sexual intercourse when using a latex condom.)




but a few quick alternatives:

take a vitamin E liquid caplet, poke a hole in it with a safety pin or needle, and squeeze the liquid directly on to your lip. It's a perfect lipgloss because it has the benefits of vitamin E directly for moisture and hydration and it has a great shine....

an alternative to vaseline for soothing burns is aloe. Buy yourself an aloe plant and when you need something soothing if you burn yourself cooking or whatever, break off a chunk from the leaf of the plant and use the liquid directly on your skin. You'll find that your burn will feel cooler as well as smooth.

another home remedy for a sunburn that i've used myself is Avocado. I remember once when I was in college, I laid out all day not having applied any SPF and by nightfall my legs were so burnt it was hard to walk. I was in so much pain and so desperate for relief that I took an avocado and smeared it all over my legs and they felt so much better. it makes sense that it worked because Avocados are a big source of vitamin E.