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Hi everyone. Has anybody out there found a good lip balm

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Daisychain Wed 25-Nov-15 13:30:39

Hi Every one. Dry lips is my problem has anyone out there found a miracle cure ?

Antjexix Wed 25-Nov-15 13:35:17

I have the same problem. Started using Vaseline Aloe Vera lipbalm,at least it stops me licking my lips. Not seen proper results yet as I only started using it this morning.

TinyTwo Wed 25-Nov-15 13:39:31

Korres at Waitrose. Got it as a gift and I love it. My daughter swears by their baby bottom butter as face cream, lip balm, whatever but I haven't tried it yet.

Ana Wed 25-Nov-15 13:43:48

I like Nivea lip balm. I have sticks dotted all over the house and in a couple of handbags!

gillybob Wed 25-Nov-15 13:55:37

I have littel pots of Carmex all over the place at home and at work. Fantastic stuff.

loopylou Wed 25-Nov-15 13:58:59

Good old-fashioned Lipsyl, cheap and the best imo.

MiniMouse Wed 25-Nov-15 14:07:16

"Hurraw" or "Badger Balm" are brilliant - all natural, too smile

Greyduster Wed 25-Nov-15 14:17:07

I like Burt's Bees lip balm; the honey or mint ones. Don't care for the fruity ones.

rubysong Wed 25-Nov-15 15:15:52

Just ordinary Vaseline seems to work best for me.

HildaW Wed 25-Nov-15 15:35:36

I love the Neals Yard one. Anything less than natural tends to cause more problems than it solves .....if I use a bit of 'big name' lipstick by mistake I get tiny cracks at the edge of my mouth....so I stick to the natural stuff....I've got a lip balm stick in all my outdoor coats.

Teetime Wed 25-Nov-15 15:38:57

Oh yes I had a dreadful time with sore lips last winter and Clarins brought out their Lip Oil which was very hard to get hold of but now the supply is much better- it is brilliant.

Luckygirl Wed 25-Nov-15 17:19:29

Burt's Bees lip balm with kokum butter (whatever that is!) - gentle, a without smell or taste - just dose the job.

Luckygirl Wed 25-Nov-15 17:19:58

- or even "does."

thatbags Wed 25-Nov-15 17:24:06

Plain Vaseline in those little round tins, Nivea, and Original Lipsil. Been using all three for many many years and, like hildaw, have one in every coat pocket.

TriciaF Wed 25-Nov-15 17:26:11

Some medications result in dry lips ( I think, those to reduce high blood pressure.)
I just get one from the pharmacy, they have a selection. But it's not a cure.

Bellanonna Wed 25-Nov-15 17:43:40

Plain Vaseline here too

ffinnochio Wed 25-Nov-15 17:45:04

Blistex Mediplus. The best I've ever used. A friend kindly sent me some to try out. I stock up when in the uk, and wouldn't return to the variety of lip balms/salves I've tried over the years. I have these magical little blue pots everywhere.
I've also discovered that they are remarkably effective in taking the itch out of moggy bites.

Daisychain Wed 25-Nov-15 17:55:33

Thank you for all your replies I will have a go at them

Luckygirl Wed 25-Nov-15 21:46:39

My DD always has apoplexy if I use vaseline - "Why are you putting petrol on your lips?"

Lapwing Wed 25-Nov-15 22:24:48

Lipmate from Tesco, almost tasteless and not too greasy.

BRedhead59 Thu 26-Nov-15 10:54:44

Fullers Earth

Annsan Thu 26-Nov-15 10:58:49

Melrose

Gaggi3 Thu 26-Nov-15 11:25:50

Elizabeth Arden lip stuffis good. I have suffered a lot less from dry lips since upping my water intake.

Alima Thu 26-Nov-15 11:51:59

Chap Stick has worked for me for years. When my lips get really dry I put Vaseline on overnight. Careful if you have pets or fluffy jumpers as you can end up with hairy lips. Not nice.

Welshwife Thu 26-Nov-15 11:56:04

Coconut oil is good too - as a night cream for your face or on dry lips. I keep a special jar in the bathroom so I don't mix it up with the kitchen cooking jar!