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LakeArenal

(28,729 posts)
Mon Jan 29, 2018, 06:45 PM Jan 2018

Chapped 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...

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Chapped lips, arghhh. (Original Post) LakeArenal Jan 2018 OP
Carmex give it a try. underpants Jan 2018 #1
This is what I use, my grandma used it often. dewsgirl Jan 2018 #4
In a pinch, a touch of vaseline can help. They use that on me at the dentist. Akoto Jan 2018 #2
Aquaphor Lip Repair Freddie Jan 2018 #3
I'll Google it.. Thanks LakeArenal Jan 2018 #7
Have you tried kiehls ? JI7 Jan 2018 #5
I'll try it. LakeArenal Jan 2018 #6
You might even want to try 2 products JI7 Jan 2018 #8
I found both... LakeArenal Jan 2018 #12
The one that says #1 JI7 Jan 2018 #13
Done and done.. Thanks LakeArenal Jan 2018 #14
Its a symptom of your internal condition. procon Jan 2018 #9
Advice heeded. LakeArenal Jan 2018 #11
My wife sugar scrubbed my lips once. Codeine Jan 2018 #10
I brush mine with my toothbrush once every day or 2 TexasBushwhacker Jan 2018 #15
Aquaphor LeftInTX Jan 2018 #16
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Laffy Kat Jan 2018 #17
Elizabeth Arden 8 hour Cream - heals chapped lips, chapped hands - even disturbingly chapped hands diva77 Jan 2018 #18

Akoto

(4,261 posts)
2. In a pinch, a touch of vaseline can help. They use that on me at the dentist.
Mon Jan 29, 2018, 07:07 PM
Jan 2018

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)
3. Aquaphor Lip Repair
Mon Jan 29, 2018, 07:16 PM
Jan 2018

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)
6. I'll try it.
Mon Jan 29, 2018, 07:31 PM
Jan 2018

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)
8. You might even want to try 2 products
Mon Jan 29, 2018, 07:37 PM
Jan 2018

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)
12. I found both...
Mon Jan 29, 2018, 08:45 PM
Jan 2018

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.

procon

(15,805 posts)
9. Its a symptom of your internal condition.
Mon Jan 29, 2018, 07:38 PM
Jan 2018

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!

 

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
10. My wife sugar scrubbed my lips once.
Mon Jan 29, 2018, 07:48 PM
Jan 2018

It worked pretty well, but I honestly can’t be bothered. My lips are perpetually mildly chapped; as long as they don’t start splitting I usually don’t notice.

TexasBushwhacker

(20,044 posts)
15. I brush mine with my toothbrush once every day or 2
Mon Jan 29, 2018, 11:24 PM
Jan 2018

then apply lip balm. Mine tend to get chapped overnite because I breathe through my mouth when I sleep.

LeftInTX

(24,560 posts)
16. Aquaphor
Tue Jan 30, 2018, 12:03 AM
Jan 2018

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.

diva77

(7,606 posts)
18. Elizabeth Arden 8 hour Cream - heals chapped lips, chapped hands - even disturbingly chapped hands
Tue Jan 30, 2018, 05:09 AM
Jan 2018

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).

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