Maybe it's the doctor in me, but I can't help wondering why the lips are chapped. Sounds like this is a regular problem. Prolonged exposure to harsh winds, sun, excessive heat or cold as well as dehydration can cause chapping. I know when I'm not getting enough water, my lips are the first victims. There are also several medical conditions, medications and allergies that will cause chapped lips. If the cause is unavoidable, I'd stick with more natural products. Burt's Bees, as previously mentioned, olive oil or coconut oil would all work. For the rare occasion that I need something, I keep a stick from MadeOn, which has only 4 ingredients and I can pronounce them all.
I use to like Burt's in the little tubs but the stick version does nothin' for me. I use Chapstick "moisturizer" now... the blue one the light blue medicated is good too. I think I got addicted to eucalyptus, menthol and whatever else they put in some of these balms. The symptoms were that I was using a LOT more of it yet my lips constantly felt dry. I used to dig bistex back when it came in lead tubes... the new formula isn't as good imo.
I think the issue as a few people mentioned, is you need to apply the chapstick a good half hour or more before lighting up. Never encountered this myself, so heed the doctors advice that if its a persistent problem for you, maybe try drinking a few more full glasses of water per day. I'm thinking the awful winter here, plus usual that few of us drink enough h2o is the culprit. I recently moved into a routine of drinking 6 glasses of water per day and eating an orange and apple daily...holy cow I've never had this much energy and felt so tip top. Exercising also helps regulate everything. Sorry back to my Allones after that boo health recommendation.
Michael... I can bomb ya some Bert's if you need it...
LOL No thanks I think I'll just "man up" and let 'em crack and bleed Ha ha. Eventually I'll be at wallyworld buying toilet paper and I'll get some Burt's Bees while I'm there. But hey, maybe I should "man up" and quit using toilet paper too. Maybe use the pages from my old ccom catalogs? Ha!
Carmex... I always have it on hand. Bag balm too. .. something to do with the Doo Dah breeze... 12-20 mph is not concidered windy most days. Wind can kill ya.
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