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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsChapped lips, arghhh.
So, my husband and I haven't had the flu, but we've had the "crud" for two weeks. I haven't been sick in a decade.
This time my lips are so chapped. Lip "balms" have done nothing. Maybe even making it worse.
I looked up remedies for chapped lips on line.
Someone suggested making a scrub of honey and sugar. I tried it and my lips feel so much better.
Maybe it can work for you, too..
Yours in good health and bad...
underpants
(182,284 posts)I started using it in the Army riding around on a Bradley in German winters.
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)Akoto
(4,261 posts)I always get dry mouth and lips when my dentist works on me. It's one of those lingering symptoms of dental phobia I've (mostly) beaten.
Freddie
(9,232 posts)Is the only thing that works for me. I'm allergic or sensitive to the flavors etc on most lip balms and this has nothing like that in it.
LakeArenal
(28,729 posts)JI7
(89,182 posts)LakeArenal
(28,729 posts)Carmex, Chap Stick just don't work for me.
I got a lip balm from Indigo Wild that works okay for awhile.
Thanks for all suggestions, tho.
JI7
(89,182 posts)Something like kiehls and then aquaphor on top.
I do this a lot of times. Kiehls feels like it melts into your lips which is nice and then something thicker on top to seal it.
LakeArenal
(28,729 posts)Aquaphor is way cheaper than Kiehls. Which Kiehls? there are so many.. Aquaphor has a product for lips. Can't find a specific lip treatment for Kiehls.
JI7
(89,182 posts)It can come in scents also but i recommend the no scent one .
https://www.kiehls.com/lip-balm-1/307.html?dwvar_307_size=0.5 fl. oz. Tube&cgid=face-lip#start=1&cgid=face-lip
LakeArenal
(28,729 posts)procon
(15,805 posts)If you're sick, treat the symptoms. You know the usual routine, force plenty of fluids, vitamins especially vitamin C, and cold reducing meds. It takes time to heal.
Don't try to scrub off the accumulation of dry scruff on your lips, that will only cause painful irritation and raw spots that will make more dry patches. Don't lick or chew your lips as saliva contains digestive enzymes that will make the problem worse. Try applying warm oil with a cotton ball to loosen and soften the rough skin on your mouth. Mineral oil is OK, but I dislike the taste so I use olive oil instead. Vitamin E oil is another possibility.
Lip balms often contain alcohols, perfumes or other ingredients that can cause more irritation, so use with caution. Check your pantry for safe and soothing oils that you can apply as needed, Coconut Oil, grapeseed, flaxseed, and olive Oil.
Advice from an old retired RN, take it as you will. Feel better!
LakeArenal
(28,729 posts)I do find the honey pretty soothing..
Codeine
(25,586 posts)It worked pretty well, but I honestly cant be bothered. My lips are perpetually mildly chapped; as long as they dont start splitting I usually dont notice.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,044 posts)then apply lip balm. Mine tend to get chapped overnite because I breathe through my mouth when I sleep.
LeftInTX
(24,560 posts)I have a 3.5 oz jar that I like.
I also buy the purse size little tubes and carry them everywhere.
I suffer from chronic dry mouth and chapped lips.
The 3.5 oz jar works the best cuz it's thicker.
Good stuff.
Avoid Carmex, Blistex etc. Many of those product contain menthol and camphor...the flavoring in many balms is irritating.
Laffy Kat
(16,356 posts)Do it from the inside out. Drink a lot of water and/or juice.
diva77
(7,606 posts)with cracks in the tips of fingers that are one skin cell shy of bleeding. I swear by this stuff! It has an unusual odor, but it sure works wonders! And it literally heals skin overnight (within 8 hours).