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How to Pick a Lip Balm to Heal Dry, Chapped Lips
Can lip balms actually make your lips more chapped? Well, it depends on the ingredients.
Written by Sophia Keller | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Published on November 30, 2023Many people have claimed that chapstick makes lips feel more dry, but is that actually true? Well, kind of: There are certain ingredients in lip balms that may actually make your lips drier.
There are many types of lip balm on the market, but not all of them are helpful for healing chapped lips. In this video, learn what to look for when shopping for lip balm, and what to avoid.
References
American Academy of Dermatology Association. (n.d.). 7 dermatologists’ tips for healing dry, chapped lips.
American Academy of Dermatology Association. (2021). How to prevent and treat dry, chapped lips.
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MedlinePlus. (2022). Chapped lips.
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