My lips are sooo chapped and chapstick is not working!?!
Question: My lips are sooo chapped and chapstick is not working!.?
How can i moisten then and make them smooth! there are soooo dryHealth Question & Answer
Answers:
Winter is coming! I have to keep stuff on them constantly!
The best cure when they get really bad, hands-down, is Neutragena hand cream. It says right on the box that it can also be used for lips, somewhere beneath the anecdote about fishermen who developed the formula. Hmmm.
I also "layer" my chapsticks. I find that something like the liquid blistex (in the white and red tube) sinks in and provides relief right away, but tends to evaporate off too quickly. I put a thick vasaline-style, gloss, or waxy chapstick over it to lock in the moisture. Extreme, I know, but we're desperate people!
The saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" holds true. Keep ahead of the game by moisturizing lips constantly before the problem is painful.
I've experimented with different lip glosses and chap sticks, and find I like the lip gloss best for relief and longevity. If you're male I'm sorry it isn't an option for you, but vasaline is a close substitute. I also used to wear loreal lipstick to bed because I hated the way it looked but it stayed on so well and felt so good!
Figure out if "medicated" chapsticks do you more good or more harm. My mother swears by them, but they sting my lips and make the problem worse. I don't think everyone reacts well to them.
Finally, hydrate! Drink plenty of water. Tea is also a great option, as is a mixture of juice and water or a lightly flavored water. In theory, water is best, but studies show that people drink much more of it if it's lightly flavored. If you're incredibly behind on hydration, consider chugging some gatorade or pedialyte to get ahead of the game. Moisturize your skin so you don't lose as much water trying to do it from the inside out. Run a humidifyer in your house, especially in your bedroom. Avoid spicy foods because they'll burn your raw lips like mad.
If all else fails, or if you're having other symptoms, see your doc. Diabetics in particular have this problem and constant thirst/chapped lips can sometimes lead to their diagnosis.
Hope that helped and your lips are soon rosy smooth!Health Question & Answer
The best cure when they get really bad, hands-down, is Neutragena hand cream. It says right on the box that it can also be used for lips, somewhere beneath the anecdote about fishermen who developed the formula. Hmmm.
I also "layer" my chapsticks. I find that something like the liquid blistex (in the white and red tube) sinks in and provides relief right away, but tends to evaporate off too quickly. I put a thick vasaline-style, gloss, or waxy chapstick over it to lock in the moisture. Extreme, I know, but we're desperate people!
The saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" holds true. Keep ahead of the game by moisturizing lips constantly before the problem is painful.
I've experimented with different lip glosses and chap sticks, and find I like the lip gloss best for relief and longevity. If you're male I'm sorry it isn't an option for you, but vasaline is a close substitute. I also used to wear loreal lipstick to bed because I hated the way it looked but it stayed on so well and felt so good!
Figure out if "medicated" chapsticks do you more good or more harm. My mother swears by them, but they sting my lips and make the problem worse. I don't think everyone reacts well to them.
Finally, hydrate! Drink plenty of water. Tea is also a great option, as is a mixture of juice and water or a lightly flavored water. In theory, water is best, but studies show that people drink much more of it if it's lightly flavored. If you're incredibly behind on hydration, consider chugging some gatorade or pedialyte to get ahead of the game. Moisturize your skin so you don't lose as much water trying to do it from the inside out. Run a humidifyer in your house, especially in your bedroom. Avoid spicy foods because they'll burn your raw lips like mad.
If all else fails, or if you're having other symptoms, see your doc. Diabetics in particular have this problem and constant thirst/chapped lips can sometimes lead to their diagnosis.
Hope that helped and your lips are soon rosy smooth!Health Question & Answer
Mayo Clinic dermatologist Lawrence Gibson, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.
Answer
Most people get chapped lips from time to time. Lips may become chapped for various reasons, including:
Exposure to wind, sun, or cold, dry air
Breathing with an open mouth
Licking your lips
Dehydration
Contact with irritants or allergens in cosmetics or skin-care products
There's much you can do to treat
Answer
Most people get chapped lips from time to time. Lips may become chapped for various reasons, including:
Exposure to wind, sun, or cold, dry air
Breathing with an open mouth
Licking your lips
Dehydration
Contact with irritants or allergens in cosmetics or skin-care products
There's much you can do to treat
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