Eco Lips: Vanilla Hemp

The adventures with hemp-based products continues with Eco Lips (one of my favorite companies!) I was using this as a cuticle moisturizer in December, and it made my nails grow thick and strong. I couldn't find it anywhere when I got home from Florida, and it turned out that I had left it at my Dad's house! I begged my sister to look for it, and Dad actually shipped it back to me along with some other things I left behind.

Look/First Impressions: This tube has a twist on the normal Eco Lips packaging. It comes in a silver tube, and the usual Eco leaf is replaced with a hemp leaf. I work for the government, and enjoy leaving this out on my desk for people to wonder at. You'd be surprised at how many misconceptions the average person has about hemp.

Smell/Taste: I was surprised when I sniffed this and smelled Vanilla. I didn't pay much attention when I ordered it, and didn't realize it would be scented. It smells strongly of vanilla, like when you open a bottle of vanilla extract. I love it though, because it reminds me of cookies! Taste, however, is negligible.

Feel: A little thin feeling, but still nice to press between my lips. According to the description, hemp oil is very thin and absorbs easily into the skin. When my lips are dry and peely, this takes the dead skin off almost instantly. I can really notice how fast it sinks in when I use it on my hands. I like to apply this balm frequently, just because I love the smell so much.

Overall: If I'd have known prior to ordering how great this would be, I'd have ordered a few tubes. 4.75 out of 5 Stars! (website)