clandestine_guy 1 Posted October 13, 2006 Hello, long time didn't post here, as everything is going well with my face, but still have zits here and there because I got a cold from the cooling weather here in NY. My lips are a disaster, I don't know why but I have this ugly dry whitish film over my buttom lip, and I don't know what else to do because I used every chapstick from rite aid. It does not help me, but even dries my lip more. I drink a lot of water, but it has no effect. What is causing my lips to dry if I'm not on any meds? People what is the solution to my problem if chapsticks don't work???? Sometimes the lip gets so dry that I bite off the dry chapped film of skin. (I know to graphic and bwahhh) It's starting to bother me more now because I don't feel comfortable around girls in college. Thank You Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkinBeingaDouchebag 0 Posted October 13, 2006 I too have that white film , well i used to anyway. Carmex works wonders, sure it taste like shit but atleast it works! I apply it whenever my lips feel dry http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp...;id=prod1557238 Try using it for a week or 2 and see if it helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heartless 2 Posted October 13, 2006 Chapstick is primarily a waxy product that makes your lips feel smooth temporarily. It addresses the symptoms of chapped lips in the short-term, but it doesn't improve the underlying condition of chapped lips - a lack of oil and moisture. First, increase your consumption of water. This will provide your body and, in turn, your skin with much needed moisture. Then my recommendation is to gently massage a very small amount of Australian emu oil on the lips. It heals and provides oil to further moisturize and lubricate the skin. Unlike Chapstick that just sits on the surface of the skin, emu oil has the ability to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin. It also heals various skin conditions, has anti-inflammatory properties and it is a safe and natural product. A search for "emu oil" on this site will provide you with an abundance of details on the product. Others have had some success with Vaseline (i.e. petroleum jelly) or Blistex. These alternatives are petroleum/chemical based and may not have the healing benefits of emu oil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angelis 0 Posted October 13, 2006 What kind are you using? There are a lot of chapsticks out there that are bunk. They don't moisturize, they just strip skin cells off your lips. If you're using Blistex like most people do...Stop. Their active ingredient is Salicylic Acid...The same stuff we use on our faces to strip skin cells off to prevent acne, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clandestine_guy 1 Posted October 14, 2006 I checked and one brand was Blistex and other is "Peppermint chapstick". I'm going to try find emu oil and Carmex. Any other suggestions for good pruducts that moisturize dry lips?? Thanks guys..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR86 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Dr. Dans cortibalm. it's for severely chapped lips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiyero 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Try using Aquaphor Aquaphor @ Eucerin.com Aquaphor @ CVS.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
