Many 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.
MedlinePlus. (2022). Chapped lips.
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Sophia KellerSophia Keller was an editorial intern on the GoodRx Health team. She has a bachelor’s degree in justice studies from Arizona State University.
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Alexandra Schwarz, MDDr. Schwarz is board eligible Sleep Medicine and board certified Family Medicine physician. She is a member of the AASM and ABFM.
