Thursday, February 21, 2008
The verdict on this addictive substance: Good for you.
Many people feel a strong attachment to lip balm. They can’t walk out the door without it. But do people use it because they need it, or do they need it because they use it? Is there really a lip balm conspiracy that’s rendering us all completely addicted?
Lee Bittenbender, a dermatologist at the Dermatology Center of Lawrence, 930 Iowa St., says that lip balm is not, in fact, addictive. He says that using lip balm is beneficial for your lips, especially if it has sunscreen in it to protect those smackers from the sun.
During these harsh winter months, it’s important to keep your lips moisturized, Bittenbender says. At times, people feel uncomfortable if they’re not wearing lip balm, but this is not a sign of addiction—their lips are just telling them it’s time to moisturize.
Bittenbender says that if you use a certain kind of lip balm and your lips still feel chapped, you should consider switching brands. He says some people might experience chronic discomfort because they are allergic to the flavor, dye or sunscreen in the product they’re using.
So rest easy, lip balm wearers: You can lather those lips as much as you want.
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