One corner of my lips are so dry and continues to crack daily. It'll close at night after i've caked chap stick on it, all day, all night, then i'll eat something and bam, re-cracked.
Usually it goes away, well in the situation where similar situations arise, however, this time it's been recracking every day for two weeks, easy.
Any at home suggestions, or amazing miracle product?
I'm sick of having a sore, red, cracked owie on the side of my mouth.
Thanks,
2007-09-25 07:29:46 · 15 answers · asked by ♥ Eiluj 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Wow! Butter!?
I've tried: Burts Bee's, Blistex (blue and turquoise tube), the red chap stick, lipstick, ... but not Carmex because i have heard its habit forming, and no vasaline i hear its the same thing ... makes your lips NEED it ...
anymore suggestions like butter?
2007-09-25 10:07:03 · update #1
there are soo many chapsticks and lip balms you can try. another method my mom used was to apply some butter on your lips before going to bed or whenever you want. it helps bigtime .. my lips become so soft and stays soft for a longer period of time.
2007-09-25 08:26:56 · answer #1 · answered by annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use vaseline. My favorite product is Neutrogena's Norwegian formula hand cream. It comes in a triangular shaped white tube with a blue flip cap. The stuff works miracles. It says right on the back that it can be used on faces, hands, feet, lips, whatever. It works whenever my lips get cracked. I use it all day then, too. Burt's Bees lip balm works well, also!
FYI Carmex is habit forming and it heals lips quickly, but then it also leaves a chemical on them which makes them recrack in a day or two. Then, you have to buy more...see how it works? A lot of people don't know that, but it's true. Generally people who use Carmex are addicted to the stuff.
2007-09-25 07:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by Sit'nTeach'nNanny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use the toothbrush to get rid of the dead skin. It will just irritate your lips because they are cracked. Ensure to drink plenty of fluids and keep moisturizing your lips. I've been in this situation also, but in my opinion, Vaseline just made my lips even more dry with the constant use of it. I use Nivea and it works really well. Also, if you want you can try Blistex. That also works well. Avoid buying the scented lip balms such as lipsmackers and flavoured ones such as strawberry, raspberry, etc...
2016-05-18 02:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blistex - but it HAS TO be the one in the blue tub. Try CVS or any other drugstore. It works the best!
2007-09-25 07:33:52 · answer #4 · answered by my2cents 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree! Carmex stinks, but it heals lips in a day.
2007-09-25 07:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by jade222_44 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Vitamin E oil, but you also need to make sure that you are drinking plenty of water. I find that my fingertips and my lips crack when I am dehyderated.
2007-09-25 07:36:41 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try vaseline at night. A small amount during the day should work too.
2007-09-25 07:34:36 · answer #7 · answered by TC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a cold sore most commonly known as Herpes simplex.
Dont get scared though its perfectly normal.
98% of all people have it and dont know it.
To help it heal dont lick it or eat or drink salty or sugary things and use a MEDICATED lip balm.
2007-09-25 07:34:25 · answer #8 · answered by KneeDeep 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Blistex in the little blue container...so amazing!
2007-09-25 07:33:16 · answer #9 · answered by megcapri1107 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont wet ur lips ever chap stick is the only thing u put on it & expecially dont wet ur lips if u go outside & its windy that will crack ur lips so bad other wize sorry i dont kno
2007-09-25 07:33:04 · answer #10 · answered by sO*happy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋