Chapstick problem

I usually carry blistex brand lip balm to ease my chapped lips when necessary. The trouble comes when I'm smoking a stogie. The blistex doesn't pair well with ANY cigar. It ruins the experience really.

I've taken to dabbing on a little olive oil from the kitchen before I head out to smoke if my lips are already chapped. It works pretty good but it doesn't last very long.

Anybody have any good recommendations for lip balms that won't ruin your palate for smoking?

OK I'm experiencing a little de ja vu. Pardon me if I have asked this question before. (I searched but I couldn't find it.)

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Stubble

I like Burt's Bees (Beeswax Lip Balm) or just plain ol' ChapStick.

Martel

Stubble:
I like Burt's Bees (Beeswax Lip Balm) or just plain ol' ChapStick.

ChapStick and a 10-15 minute wait works for me. It let's it absorb.

When I was in an outdoor first aid class they talked about using oils from the corner of your nose if you want to try that...

ejgorman

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.

jgibv

Do yourself a favor --- for chapped lips/dry knuckles ditch the hand cream/lotion & chapsticks.....

Go get yourself a tin of Vermont's Original Bag Balm from the drug store....

Put a small amount on the dry/cracked areas at night before going to sleep .... after a couple nights your knuckles/hands/lips will be as smooth as a baby's bottom.
After they're "back to normal" just keep putting on a little each night and to maintain. You'll be better than ever and won't need chapstick ever again!

Bob Luken

Thanks for all the responses so far. My chapped lips are usually due to wind and or low humidity. My cigar problem may be unique with my blistex getting on the cigar and then getting in my mouth and messing with my palate and my cigar enjoyment. Can anybody relate? Or am I the only one to complain about this? LOL

jd50ae

Burts Bees

Bob Luken

3 out of 5 of you mentioned Burt's Bees. I'll stop somewhere today if possible and give Burt's a try.

jgibv

Bob Luken:
Thanks for all the responses so far. My chapped lips are usually due to wind and or low humidity. My cigar problem may be unique with my blistex getting on the cigar and then getting in my mouth and messing with my palate and my cigar enjoyment. Can anybody relate? Or am I the only one to complain about this? LOL

Put the lip balm on a bit sooner before you light up a cigar....make sure you don't put on too much and there's not a thick coating on your lips.

jd50ae

Bob Luken:
3 out of 5 of you mentioned Burt's Bees. I'll stop somewhere today if possible and give Burt's a try.

It is really good stuff, and they also sell a balm and a few other things from the bees. I keep a block of bees wax for squeaky drawers.

PAtoNH

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.

Rain

catfishbluezz

Bob Luken:
3 out of 5 of you mentioned Burt's Bees. I'll stop somewhere today if possible and give Burt's a try.

I use it daily, never noticed a problem

Bob Luken

I stopped by the Exxon and Fred's. No Burt's Bees at either. I'll keep lookin'.

blurr

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.

naomi12

Yeah i always use the same thing. But also i prefer to use virgin coconut oil as well

Amos Umwhat

Bob Luken:
I stopped by the Exxon and Fred's. No Burt's Bees at either. I'll keep lookin'.

Rural King

Ken Light

Or just man up. Am I the only one who doesn't use this stuff?

dr_frankenstein56

Bob Luken:
I stopped by the Exxon and Fred's. No Burt's Bees at either. I'll keep lookin'.

Walgreens or CVS

Aj

danielzreyes

Has anyone else actually finished a chapstick with out losing or drying it etc before? Ive done it 3 times now. Im so awesome

Martel

danielzreyes:
Has anyone else actually finished a chapstick with out losing or drying it etc before? Ive done it 3 times now. Im so awesome

Twice. But you left something off your list...running it through the washer and the dryer and having it melt all over your clothes.

danielzreyes

Martel:
danielzreyes:
Has anyone else actually finished a chapstick with out losing or drying it etc before? Ive done it 3 times now. Im so awesome
Twice. But you left something off your list...running it through the washer and the dryer and having it melt all over your clothes.

Thats what I meant when I said drying. Trust me, ive done it a few times. The Mrs. doesnt like lol

No_one21

danielzreyes:
Has anyone else actually finished a chapstick with out losing or drying it etc before? Ive done it 3 times now. Im so awesome

I'm pretty close to the 2nd time that I can remember. I'm determined, tho I've lost this stick like 10 times lol

PAtoNH

Ken Light:
Or just man up. Am I the only one who doesn't use this stuff?

In the big scheme of things, a Chapstick problem has to rate pretty low on the list.

Martel

danielzreyes:
Martel:
danielzreyes:
Has anyone else actually finished a chapstick with out losing or drying it etc before? Ive done it 3 times now. Im so awesome
Twice. But you left something off your list...running it through the washer and the dryer and having it melt all over your clothes.
Thats what I meant when I said drying. Trust me, ive done it a few times. The Mrs. doesnt like lol

My daughter did it once with cherry flavored...good thing it was just her clothes in the load.

I usually don't use the stuff; I man up. But there are times when it helps. I usually don't like the feel of it though. I'm the same way with lotion. Cracked and bleeding knuckles are worth not feeling greasy.

Gray4lines

danielzreyes:
Has anyone else actually finished a chapstick with out losing or drying it etc before? Ive done it 3 times now. Im so awesome

Never... I lose or dry every one

Rhamlin

I like good ol cherry Chapstick

Bigshizza

Michael... I can bomb ya some Bert's if you need it...

james40

danielzreyes:
Has anyone else actually finished a chapstick with out losing or drying it etc before? Ive done it 3 times now. Im so awesome

I've had several go through the dryer, lol. My dog ate two before...luckily they passed intact, lol.

Bob Luken

Bigshizza:
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!

macs-smokes

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.