Dry lips..

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Stef
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Dry lips..

#1 Post by Stef »

Why are my lips constantly dry since I've gotten my braces? I know there has to be a good reason.

What do you use? I've tried Burt's bees, Carmex, Chapstick, coconut oil, and aquaphor lip stuff.
I need something else as I'm constantly reaching for something to stay on that works.


What's your favorite?
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samoorelaw
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Re: Dry lips..

#2 Post by samoorelaw »

My favorite is the sugar lip products available from Sephora: while pricey, they last a long time because I don't have to constantly reapply it: lasts for hours.
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sirwired
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Re: Dry lips..

#3 Post by sirwired »

I haven't found anything better than good 'ol Vaseline. Messy to apply, but cheap and effective.
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kids041
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Re: Dry lips..

#4 Post by kids041 »

I have found that glosses type products dry out just as fast. So I have found that Burts Bees has been the best for my dry lips. I use it multiple times a day, since I got my braces 3 months ago... :) still need it every day too!
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NW2
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Re: Dry lips..

#5 Post by NW2 »

It doesn't smell the best but the only thing that's stopped my chronic chapped lips is Bag Balm. You can find it in the pharmacy area.
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Plumcore
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Re: Dry lips..

#6 Post by Plumcore »

Either Chapstick or just plain staying hydrated. Constant water intake, i also found the problem with chapped lips only occured in the first few months. I think it may be a reaction to the braces.
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Matilda
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Re: Dry lips..

#7 Post by Matilda »

I use Blistex Medicated Mint Balm.
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BracesB4Thirty
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Re: Dry lips..

#8 Post by BracesB4Thirty »

Vaseline seems to do the trick and make sure you stay hydrated...
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xanidu2012
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Re: Dry lips..

#9 Post by xanidu2012 »

I've been braced up for 18 months now. Chapped lips/cut lips. I use carmex which personally works very well for me. :D
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Lorianne
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Re: Dry lips..

#10 Post by Lorianne »

Vaseline seems to do it for me. My lips don't feel as dry now as they did in the first couple of weeks though. Either way, I'm a vaseline junkie so always putting some on my lips for moisture.
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PaisleyGrrl81
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Re: Dry lips..

#11 Post by PaisleyGrrl81 »

EOS lip balm in sweet mint! There are various flavors. You can find it at Target, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, and Ulta. I have one in my purse, and one at work. A true live saver. :)
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djspeece
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Re: Dry lips..

#12 Post by djspeece »

My lady has tried them all and swears by the Aquafina product (yes the same people who bottle water in the US). It only seems to be available in Walmart, however. I try to avoid that stuff as I think it inhibits the production of natural oils and lubricants, hence perpetuating the dryness cycle. But obviously there is a huge market in the US for lip balms.
I tell her that she can share hers with me -- and I am not talking about using the applicator :wink:
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JumpTheDitch
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Re: Dry lips..

#13 Post by JumpTheDitch »

I like carmex or blistex :-)
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Woobster
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Re: Dry lips..

#14 Post by Woobster »

I prefer Carmex as well. They make tinted ones that are nice too.
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kristianpaige
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Re: Dry lips..

#15 Post by kristianpaige »

I thought I was the only one with this problem! Ive been using carmex but as youve already stated, it isnt really a lasting solution.
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