i use Carmex everyday and if i don't use it then my lips become really chapped. is there some way to slowly stop using so much chap stick but make my lips still not chapped.
2007-04-11 07:19:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
I recommend vaseline. Its an old fashion secret that is both innexpensive and effective. If your lips still get chapped, then you might need to see a doctor about that.
.... but chapstick (esp. carmex) is great!
2007-04-11 08:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by me_ofcourse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carmex has salicylic acid which promotes exfoliation and oil to moisturize so when you stop using it your skin is thinner & prone to flaking.
Stop using Carmex & any products w/ mint or menthol. Mint, menthol, etc. provide a tingling, cooling sensation but can also irritate sensitive skin.
Instead use any of these:
1) plain Vaseline
2) Aquaphor Healing Ointment (sinks in really well)
3) Neosporin Lip Balm
4) Kiehl's Lip Balm #1
5) Tarte's new lip balm - one side has a sugar exfoliater & the other a vanilla balm
Use a wet toothbrush at night to gently remove any flakes and apply balm before going to bed.
2007-04-11 14:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm like you, I need my chap stick. I always have it in my pocket; I never leave with out it. A way to slow it down is to use chap stick, keep it in your pocket at all times. When you get used to it you start to not use it at times. It happened to me; now I only use it if i have to. Try it, it works.
2007-04-11 14:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a moisture prescription rated lip gloss. Oh, and do not get the color of the lip gloss darker than your inner lip. It'll look freaky. Looking to answer more, Allie A.K.A. Surf's up dudes!
2007-04-11 16:24:09 · answer #4 · answered by surf's up dudes! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, use a product with vitamin A & E
Most lip products have a derivative of alcohol in it which causes you to become addicted it dries you out and you keep using it.
2007-04-11 16:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cortisone can help chapped lips. I use it when mine are sore.
2007-04-11 16:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by esthetician 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeahh'.....ur like me.........but i was worse becuz i put chapstick
on like.....every hour!!! and now tht im cutting it out......
its getting REALLY chapped cuz its not used to it......
so....yeah its ok to use it ONCE a day....I use vaseline a lot
too........and the best chapstick is this blue one tht has a doctors
sign on it and it says MEDICATED.
it keeps the color too.
-yvette =]
2007-04-11 16:23:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using chapstick everyday is recommened !!! Why stop!!!
2007-04-11 14:25:56 · answer #8 · answered by Pickles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use lipgloss all the time and if i dont use it i get like u. even vaseline helps out
2007-04-11 14:27:46 · answer #9 · answered by ticachic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about clear lipstick or gloss?
2007-04-11 14:26:10 · answer #10 · answered by lana s 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋