Lip Moisturizer Continued
Flavored lip balm also promotes lip licking. To prevent further licking (and consequent chapping), choose a non-flavored product. Best bets are petroleum or beeswax based moisturizers. For vegans or environmentally conscious folks, hemp-based lip balms that do not utilize animal products are available.
It is just as important to protect lips from harmful UV rays as it is to protect the rest of the body. Many lip balms today feature sunblock of at least SPF 15 to protect the user's lips. Medicated moisturizers and balms are also available for heavily chapped lips. However, it is important NOT to use lip balm on cracked lips because the balm can trap bacteria or fungus, thereby creating a breeding ground for various infections.
By Jennifer Jennings
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