I don't know about you all, but I am very particular about my beauty products. When I find something that I like and believe in, I stick to it. Even if that means having to make several trips to different stores. And after listening to my friend describe the 20 different creams she applies to each part of her body yesterday, I have a feeling that I am not the only woman like this.

The only chapstick that I use(d) is Burt's Bees Honey Lip Balm. It seemed to be the only brand that ever came through on its label's promise. In fact, most balms usually do the opposite of what they promise, and I always find my lips redder and drier than before. Not anymore. I am happy to say that all has changed, and I have now found an all-natural, local source of lip balm. Yesterday at the Stonington Farmers' Market in Stonington, Connecticut (home of the famous scallops), I came across the stand of Studio Farm Products. They not only sell eggs, jams, and relishes, but a deliciously soothing almond hand cream and a beeswax lip balm that gets the job done.

The little translucent teal tube is simple, yet a bit cute. The balm is made with beeswax, essential oils, shea butter, and organic almond oil. It is the perfect weight on my lips- not too oily, and there is no artificial fruity smell. And as you can see from the photo, it is very competitively priced. I am afraid to say that I am no longer going to be buying Burt's anymore, and will be getting my lip balm at the farmer's markets from now on. For more information about Studio Farm Products, visit http://www.studiofarmproducts.com.