Binger's Remorse: Ganache for Lips

Feb 15, 2007

I swear on a stack of Spa magazines that I will never eat that much chocolate again. Not until next Valentine's Day. Or maybe not until...uh...Easter, fer sure. Until then, I'll find solace in the non-addictive, non-zit forming kind. (Whoever said chocolate does not cause pimples has not met my face. In my completely unscientific opinion, the caffeine-spiked sugar surge causes the hormones to bully underlying bumps to the surface. But don't go quoting me on that). My latest find is Ganache for Lips, a decadent, all-natural lip balm that comes in the most tempting flavors � chocolate mixed with hints of raspberry, orange, mint or hazelnut to name a few. Sure the market is saturated with chocolaty beauty goodness but I like that this one is free of petroleum and mineral oil, both of which totally gross me out (sorry for the 80s slang but I felt it was appropriate). Instead, ingredients include Scharffen Berger Unsweetened Chocolate, shea butter, sweet almond oil and natural extracts. A breast cancer survivor, Ganache for Lips founder Patricia West created the balm in her own kitchen and through her company, supports several animal protection organizations. How sweet is that? Taste it for yourself at GanacheforLips.com. Photo: Chocolate Mint Ganache for Lips balm, $4 at Lipmedic and other locations.