I have tried everything available in the UK to try and help, but it seems nothing works. If I don't slather on Vaseline every ten minutes my lips get so dry they bleed if I talk (as a receptionist/telephonist I have to talk!!) Does anyone have any secret remedies they would care to share? My lips have been so dry that I have been unable to wear lipstick for over a year now.
2007-03-21 01:37:25 · 12 answers · asked by sparkleythings_4you 7 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
have you tried Lush honey lip balm, it's great
2007-03-21 04:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by Tilly Ward 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
increase ur fluid intake - cracked lips can be a sign of dehydration. Moisturise them every morning and throughout the day, i've found the blistex works a treat. If itdosent work, u may need to get some kind of antibiotic cream - it could be an infection.
2007-03-21 01:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burt's Bee's lip balm. Small co. that sells in the states. You should be able to find them online.
I'm the same way: opening my mouth too wide (talking, yawning) can make my lips split and bleed when they're too dry. Thats the problem with full lips (mine are like Angelina Jolie's).
2007-03-21 01:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by tombollocks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is awful!!!
I use a lip balm that is made from essential oils with a natural oil base. Have you tried looking at health shops?
Do you have problems with your face being dry, too? Have you seen a skin specialist to see if there is an underlying problem? One of my friends from uni was gluten intolerant and when she ate wheat her lips would puff up and split.
Hope you find something that helps.
Blessings, Gypsy Queen
2007-03-21 01:42:51 · answer #4 · answered by Gypsy_Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey. Put some warm or cold honey ony our lips and just apply it on like lip stick. Then just keep them on for a while like 10~15 minutes. Drink plenty of water and try not taking a bath or shaower for a few days, because over doeses of water can acctually dehydrate you.
2007-03-21 01:43:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you drink enough water? Your lips are one of the first places on your body to show dehydration if you don't drink enough water. You should drink a minimum of 6-8, 8 ounce glasses of water (about 1/4 liter--I think) each day.
2007-03-21 01:46:15 · answer #6 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had a very similar problem (but not the lipstick bit) and use tthe original Chapstick, made by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare. For me it works very well. Have you tried it? Superdrug, Boots and Sainsbury stock it here abouts - Shrewsbury.
2007-03-21 01:58:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
A big hit Stateside is a little yellow tin of CARMEX.
Available in the UK now too.
It's really good stuff.
2007-03-21 02:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by jinz 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Consult a doctor.. I think it's a pretty big problem if your lips bleed when you talk... lol..
2007-03-21 01:41:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never use vaseline! that is the cause of your problems, it's petrolium which is made from soilidified petrol and it dries your lips out more. use bert's bee's lipbalm, it's amazing.
2007-03-21 01:50:41 · answer #10 · answered by ravebaby 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋