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You can overuse lip balm, \u201cbut it\u2019s not necessarily harmful to be \u2018addicted\u2019 to moisturizing your lips,\u201d says Dr. Chacon. What can happen, however, is that you become hyper-aware of even the tiniest bit of dryness. \u201cOveruse can make it so that even the slightest hint of dryness is more noticeable,\u201d she explains. That being said, if your lip balm has actives, \u201dlike exfoliating acids or menthol, that can cause irritation if used too often,” she says.<\/p>\n
If your lips feel drier after applying lip balm, it could be due to the ingredients in the formula. \u201cCertain ingredients can be harsh on delicate lip tissue, causing dryness, flaking, and peeling. Menthol, for example, has a tingly, cooling effect on lips and is often used in lip balms for that very feature. However, in a lot of cases, it\u2019s too strong an ingredient, and in conjunction with sun exposure, menthol can damage the thin tissues of the lips,” Dr. Chacon says.<\/p>\n
When shopping for a hydrating lip balm, focus on nourishing, emollient ingredients rather than those that create a temporary tingle. \u201cI would avoid menthol, but for hydration, there are a lot of great options. Shea butter and cocoa butter are thick and great ingredients that generally can\u2019t be overused. The same goes for the lighter options like jojoba oil or castor oil\u2014both are ultra-hydrating ingredients that are great for moisturizing lips and beyond,” says Dr. Chacon.<\/p>\n
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