I can't go anywhere without carrying a tube of chapstick with me. My lips get really dry without it. It used to not be like this. How can I quit using chapstick without my lips getting dried out... I'll be too tempted to find a tube of chapstick! Help!
2006-10-19 13:21:18 · 13 answers · asked by carolinaz_most_wanted85 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
You are not addicted to chapstick. It is a general necessity for both genders as the lips tend to dry out especially in the winter and summer months.
2006-10-20 11:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by JistheRealDeal 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
had the same problem. over time the use a hydrating lip balm will cause the body not to produce the normal oils it usually would since the lips needs are being met. this happens with other things in the body also. like a heroin addict's body will stop producing dopamine, which causes relief from minor aches, and the addict will feel all of this and then some if not high on the "replacement" drug.
i switched to lipstick which was not quite as hydrating, which might not help if you are a guy, but basically, like anything else you are addicted to you have to wean yourself off of it.
i am still an addict. except my drug of choice is carmex.
2006-10-19 20:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try to break the habit by using it once in the morning and drinking a lot of water throughout the day. Hydrating from the inside out makes your skin need less additional moisture (chapstick, moisturizer, lotions, etc.).
2006-10-19 20:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chapstick actually dries out your lips, sounds wierd, but true. The mineral oils in it deplete your lips of their own ability to self moisturize so you become more dependent on it.
I use arbonne's sheer shine lip glosses. They have no mineral oils in them and really nourish your lips. I love the stuff and now even when I'm not using it, my lips feel healthier!
http://HealthSpa.myarbonne.com
2006-10-19 20:38:55 · answer #4 · answered by jhvnmt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you not want to use chapstick?! Everyone uses it - it is essential since no one wants dry lips. Most women are addicted to chapstick - I know me and my friends don't ever leave hoem without it! Don't worry about it - it's a good habit!
2006-10-19 20:30:47 · answer #5 · answered by butterball 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's OK I have that same problem. I don't wear lipstick/gloss b/c they dry very quickly. Chapstick is very addictive but it's not a bad addiction so I wouldn't worry about it. :)
2006-10-19 20:25:31 · answer #6 · answered by ღღღ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just keep using it, theres nothing wrong with that, but if u want ur lips to be miost use Lip Medix, its great, it cools it down like as fast as u can say my double, triple, ex-boyfriend went downtown to scubba dive.And drink lots of water.
2006-10-19 20:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by Teya 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont feel bad i have the same addiction...i get up in the middle of the night and put it on
but if u want to stop u have to drink a lottttttt of water so u lips wont get so dehydrated
2006-10-19 20:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by lover 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it might be either wheather or an allergic reaction. Maybe ask a doctor?
2006-10-19 20:25:36 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Olivia♥ 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
DRINk a lot of water. i used to be that way too.
2006-10-19 20:40:23 · answer #10 · answered by Love Exists? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋