sore, dry lips? How can I get rid of it?

Answer 1

Carmex cream from your pharmacy,its really good.

Answer 2

Someone asked this the other day and this was my response then:

I get the same problem every winter too. Its horrible. I have tried lots of things and found a lipbalm called Carmex which I found was great for a few years but I'm currently just using (lots and lots of) vaseline. Blistex is also very good - usually used for coldsores but it really does the trick on serverly cracked lips (like after having a cold or something)

Try to use a soft tissue / colth and (gently) rub the lose bits of skin off before applying your lip balm. Don't do it too often / too hard as it will make it worse (I've also heard using a soft bristled tooth brush works for this as well).

If that doesn't work, try wearing a scarf and wrapping it so it covers your lips when the wind is really cold.

Answer 3

Anything from Vaseline, to carmex to plain old chap-stick.
I believe that Vaseline is the best answer.
Not only does Vaseline keep moisture locked beneath your lips/skin, it doesn't contain any perfumes, dyes etc that will irritate your skin/lips an more than they already are.
If you'd prefer to use some sort of lip balm though, Burt's Bee's is a good brand, along with Soft-Lips and Lip Vitamins (by AE Laboratories). All of this can be found at your local WalMart or drug store.

Answer 4

Try a moisturizer like chapstick, vaseline or something like that. Avoid cold weather and wind on your face. Sometimes, people get chapped lips because of a vitamin B deficiency. I would suggest taking a look at your diet and make sure that you get a little bit of food from all groups and try to increase the vit B intake by eating foods like fish, chicken, bananas, turkey etc. I would look up more specific foods that have more vit B in them and not just rely on trying a pill, the real deal is always better.

Answer 5

I have found the best thing is pawpaw cream. It lasts longer than chap sticks, & has curative properties. Can vouch for it from personal use, as I used to work in a nursing home, where you were on the go from start to whoa, & often dehydrated. This would see me through the whole shift, without that dry lip feeling.

Answer 6

Carmex.
The smell is sorta harsh but after awhile you get used to it.
Its ABSOLUTELY the best for chapped lips.
You can use it for cold sores too!
You can buy it in like 3 different forms and its less than a dollar at Walmart.

Answer 7

Try brushing your lips with toothpaste and a soft toothbrush to exfoliate your lips gently, then use Burt's Bee lip balm. Do this every morning.

Answer 8

go on and put lip balm or vaseline it is da best way 2 get rid of dry lips

Answer 9

like what others have said... Chapstick or vaseline..

I like blistex, it works great or the cream in the tubes... may sound weird(for guys...), but even a clear lip gloss helps Great. I was getting chapped so bad that chapstick wouldn't work, so I applied lip gloss and my lips were so soft..

But I'd say blistex medicated....

Goodluck!!

Answer 10

Blistex.

I tried ALL the others - they protect your lips but this is the only thing that actually stops the pain, protects them AND makes them soft!
It soaks in so it isn't left as a greasy top layer like all the others!

Answer 11

put some honey on your lips. Repeat this every now and then. It's an old homeremedy which I got from my german grandma. It works! And don't worry - you won't be licking all the time, either....