I have a very serious case of dry, chapped lips. What can I do to prevent them from happening?
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Yes, drink lots of water. \nAnd I have an unusual lip protector. I love Mentholatum! It feels good. The menthol is soothing, and it isn't heavy and won't feel caked on like the waxy chapstick and Carmex. I have also noticed with the waxy stuff that it holds heat and feels 'wrong', as if it might foster the growth of bacteria.
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I noticed the same thing with my fiance. I think its because girls are always paranoid and we are constantly licking our lips and putting lipsticks on and stuff. Make sure everynight before bed you apply blistex or vaseline or chapstick brand medicated chapstick(my favorite, tastes bad though but works wonders). DO NOT USE ANY ORDINARY LIP BALM. Also, use lip gloss for your lips instead of chapstick, it dries the lips out.
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Vaseline or cooking oil. Rub cooking oil on your lips then rub water into the oil, it acts just like lotion, as lotion is just an emulsion of water and oils anyway! :)
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lotion lots and lots of lotion....for your lips use vaseline
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whats wrong with ur lips?? are they yellow??   well lots of mositurizing chap stick.. and idk about the yellow.. or what not.  '_'GOOD LUCK'_'
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try using lotion your legs are probably dry becuase your sweating
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Ok....I know this sounds disgusting but the best thing for your lips is the oil your own body produces.  If you take your finger and run it across your forehead and then rub your lips you can moisten your lips without any harm done to you.  Really, really gross sounding I know.  But I learned it from an older guy once and it really does work.  Of course you don't really want to do it if you have make up on though. Also don't like your lips.  \n\nI usually use Aquafina Hydrating Lip Oil though since this technique would not be something I would want to do in public.
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I have to ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO put lip balm(chap stick or blistex) on before I fall asleep.  I cannot go to sleep before I do this...I would die without this stuff :)
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The sudden swelling of a lip that hasn't been injured is usually caused by an allergic reaction to something that has gotten on the lip. If it is an allergic reaction, a child will also have symptoms of itching or tingling. \n\nThe substance causing the reaction can be a food, toothpaste, lipstick, or lip balm. Other irritants (for example, an evergreen resin) may get on the lips from the hands. \n\nWash the lips and face with soap and water to remove any irritating substances. \nApply ice to the swelling for 20 minutes out of every hour. This should reduce the swelling and the itch. Repeat this for 3 hours if necessary. \nGive an antihistamine in the correct dosage. (Benadryl is best.) Continue 2 or 3 times. If Benadryl is not available, use any over-the-counter hay fever or cold medicine. \nAvoid any allergic foods that are associated with the lip swelling.
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The first step in preventing chapped lips is to stop licking. Constant wetting and drying sucks the moisture from lips' outer layer, causing them to feel dry, which prompts more licking, creating a vicious cycle. Dehydrated lips are also more susceptible to dry, windy conditions. \n-- A moisturizing lip balm, especially those containing dimethicone, will help retain natural moisture and protect dry, chapped lips. \n-- Drinking lots of water will help prevent dehydration, which may contribute to chapped lips and dry skin. \n-- Smoothing a generous coating of lip balm on lips before bed will help to moisturize lips while you sleep. \n-- The sun's UV rays are responsible for 90 percent of visible damage we commonly attribute to aging. A lip balm that contains a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 will help prevent sunburn during outdoor activities, and may reduce the risks of skin aging, skin cancer, and other harmful effects of the sun. \n-- Regular lipstick products, especially some long-wearing varieties, may feel drying. A base coat of lip balm will add needed moisture during winter months. \n-- If lips become chapped, avoid wearing lipsticks while lips are recovering as drying products in color pigments may irritate chapped lips. Also keep acidic foods from touching delicate lips until they've healed. \n-- Lip exfoliators such as Softlips Nightly Care(TM) buff away dry, dead skin cells and stimulate growth of new, vibrant cells. The interactive Beta Hydroxy formula of Softlips Nightly Care(TM) conditions lips that may be sensitive to strong Alpha Hydroxy chemical peels, and the overnight system helps reduce concern about sun damage to freshly exfoliated skin. \n\nFor more information and tips, see the website below!
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the worst thing you can do for your hands is soaking them in hot water! this actually dehydrates your hands.  Your best bet is an ointment or straight up Vaseline.  a lot of the lotions out there (including Vaseline intensive care) say they are moisturizing, but in the long run they just dry out your hands more.  You need an oil or petroleum based lotion so it will stay on longer and force moisture into your hands.  Eucerin has been great for me; put it on as often as you can and that should help significantly. Vaseline is your best bet though, if you can stand it.  also, if you can afford it, go see a dermatologist; they have tons of products to help out dry skin!
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Try Benadryl cream, witch hazel or calamine lotion. Can also make a compress with plain oatmeal.
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Try Neosporin.  Doctors recommend that for chapped lips.
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"Vaseline" or generic named Petroleum Jelly (rub a little on your lips).  It's a cheap & effective solution.  For more expensive, you can buy a chapped lip cream but if you look at the ingredients, it usually has this same ingredient.
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This could be an allergic reaction to your lipstick,lip-plumping treatments,fingernail polish(fingers touch lips all day;this is contact dermatitis) or even to your toothpaste and teeth whitening strips,if you use them.Put away the Vaseline;it just makes things worse.Try using Cortaid for a few days and you can use Mentholatum ointment on top of that.Mentholatum Ice lip balm is also a good moisturizer.If you do not see any improvement,go see a doctor,preferably a dermatologist.
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Keep eating regular meals, otherwise your metabolism will slow down and your body will store everything you pass over your lips as fat.\nCut down portion sizes and work out. Get a sweat up and make sure you do this every day. \nAlso, if you consume fatty or sugary foods or drinks, cut them out completely. \nNo more takeaways.!.
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I don't know how to cover them up but one thing that can help you deal with them is LYSINE.  Lysine helps suppress viruses which is what herpes simplex or cold sores are.  Stress and poor diet can bring those on, as I"m sure your aware of!   So keep an eye on stress and check out LYSINE online if you need more info.  There are also LYSINE balms you can put on your lip to help it heal faster.  Good luck!