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Old 29-10-2013, 22:06
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I always get dry lips in winter and it has started already. I find that vaseline just acts as a barrier to stop my lips getting more dry but it doesn't actually moisturise them or deal with the existing problem.

Can anyone recommend a product that really works?
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Old 30-10-2013, 01:18
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Vaseline is crap imo.
I swear by Carmex if mine are really bad, but as soon as they start improving stick to Burts Bees. I've read that a lot of lip balms don't actually do anything, so you have to keep applying/buying, so try and stick to natural stuff if possible
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Old 30-10-2013, 11:38
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[quote=jane-hen12;69485335]Vaseline is crap imo.
I swear by Carmex if mine are really bad, but as soon as they start improving stick to Burts Bees. I've read that a lot of lip balms don't actually do anything, so you have to keep applying/buying, so try and stick to natural stuff if possible[/QUOTE

When the weathers really cold (or hot) I use Carmex every night. It's part of my nighttime routine and I keep it by the bed.
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Old 30-10-2013, 11:52
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Another vote for Carmex.
It works instantly, in mild cases.

My daughter once had chapped lips so bad they were bleeding. Carmex healed them completely within 2 days.
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Old 30-10-2013, 13:27
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Original Chap Stick used sparingly - and I mean sparingly, worked for me.

Vaseline is dreadful stuff.

I find the less product you use, the less you need.
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Old 30-10-2013, 20:45
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I like Nivea Essential Care.
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Old 31-10-2013, 15:08
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I use Burt's Bees Honey or Original lip balm, Carmex or Blistex Med Plus Cherry Berry. They all work pretty well for me.
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Old 31-10-2013, 15:45
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I like Nivea Essential Care.
Always use this, I hate dry lips.
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Old 01-11-2013, 17:37
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Anything with beeswax or shea butter is good for your lips. Vaseline, Lypsyl etc creates a barrier and dries lips even more.
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Old 02-11-2013, 23:19
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The Body Shop's Vitamin E lip balm, only one that works for me.
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Old 02-11-2013, 23:56
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The NUXE Rêve de Miel Lip Moisturizing Stick is hands down the best lip balm for dry lips. It's super moisturising and your lips really feel protected when you use it.
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Old 03-11-2013, 09:07
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Lube.
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Old 03-11-2013, 22:50
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Lip balms with mineral oil like Vaseline are no help at all if your lips are dry when you put them on. I'd look for something that doesn't contain them - I like Burts Bees, especially the tinted ones. Aldi used to do one without mineral oil but the formula may have changed.

I don't know what ingredients Carmex contains, but I agree it is excellent if your lips are already sore and chapped
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Old 05-11-2013, 13:55
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Thanks all!
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Old 06-11-2013, 08:52
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Exfoliate your lips once a day, then use the lip balm -works a treat. Get a flannel or a soft toothbrush and rub your lips, not too harshly but firmly -Zhou shouldn't be making them bleed.

Taking off the dead skin allows the new skin to be moisturised and remain better protected.
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Old 06-11-2013, 15:56
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I recently bought Dr Lipps Nipple Balm for Lips...has worked a treat. Cost me around £10 though...
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Old 06-11-2013, 23:55
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Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Lip Balm.

I've been using it almost everyday since 2001 when I first started my acne treatment. Haven't stopped using it and swear by it.
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Old 13-11-2013, 11:47
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Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Lip Balm.

I've been using it almost everyday since 2001 when I first started my acne treatment. Haven't stopped using it and swear by it.
^^^this is brilliant, I agree! plus 'epiderm' like a Vaseline in look ( Vaseline I detest & merely sits on the surface & doesn't moisturise) but is far superior. Available in tubs from most chemists.
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Old 13-11-2013, 19:17
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Exfoliate your lips once a day, then use the lip balm -works a treat. Get a flannel or a soft toothbrush and rub your lips, not too harshly but firmly -Zhou shouldn't be making them bleed.

Taking off the dead skin allows the new skin to be moisturised and remain better protected.
This helped me no end. I use blistex medplus at night, and while it was helping, my lips were still too dry and cracked. When I started using the wet flannel after a shower in, conjunction with the blistex, there was a massive improvement. They were so soft and smooth. I also like Zam - Buk for the day...stocked up on loads when I went back to Za but I understand you can get it here outside Saffa shops.
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Old 27-11-2013, 02:30
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Blistex Relief Cream - I will never use any other lip product now after discovering this little beauty. My lips chap so badly and this is the only product that has consistently helped to properly moisturise them.
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Old 27-11-2013, 19:10
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I always get dry lips in winter and it has started already. I find that vaseline just acts as a barrier to stop my lips getting more dry but it doesn't actually moisturise them or deal with the existing problem.

Can anyone recommend a product that really works?
They are many cosmetics in pharmacy that you can buy for dry lips. Most of oily cream should help, but most of lip gloss make lips more dry. Better would be a simple cosmetic petroleum jelly from drug store, used regularly.
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Old 27-11-2013, 21:40
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I've just started with Carmex but am finding my lips seem even more dry than before once it wears off. I'm slapping it on morning, noon and night. I got the tube rather than the pot but the ingredients look the same. Vaseline isn't working either.

I've just seen a new La Roche Posay one reviewed by the BritishBeautyBlogger and I use their skin cream but it seems to be out of stock everywhere at the mo.
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Old 28-11-2013, 16:28
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Blistex/Blisteze cream
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Old 30-11-2013, 20:40
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Carmex for me!
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Old 30-11-2013, 20:43
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The Body Shop's hemp lip protector.
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