http://metachat.org/index.php?disp=comments en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:06:13 +0000 c577911@http://metachat.org Ouch. Sorry. My #1 choice would be vaseline, followed by shea butter or olive oil. http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577911 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:20:36 +0000 c577912@http://metachat.org I use Vaseline. A while back, Senyar recommended A+D, which I've never tried but which is probably very gentle as I believe its original purpose was to treat diaper rash. http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577912 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:45:39 +0000 c577914@http://metachat.org A few suggestions: C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve (available at Bath & Body Works) Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 Chicken Poop
C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve (available at Bath & Body Works)
Kiehl's Lip Balm #1
Chicken Poop]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577914 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:38:44 +0000 c577915@http://metachat.org Yeah, my mom also says vaseline, I guess I'll go get some after work if I can muster up the energy (I think I'm still in last night's benedryl coma). Thanks dudes. http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577915 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:58:07 +0000 c577917@http://metachat.org I would go with the A&D because it at least has lanolin in it. Vaseline is pure petroleum jelly, an oil byproduct, and it lubricates but by itself doesn't absorb deeply or really soften. You can also buy pure lanolin lip balm, though maybe not at the nearest drugstore. My favorite lip balm that gets me through the New England winter is Carmex. It has lanolin and cocoa butter, and might be soothing to your burny lips because it also has menthol to cool them. It's pretty great stuff. pure lanolin lip balm, though maybe not at the nearest drugstore.

My favorite lip balm that gets me through the New England winter is Carmex. It has lanolin and cocoa butter, and might be soothing to your burny lips because it also has menthol to cool them. It's pretty great stuff. ]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577917 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:06:46 +0000 c577918@http://metachat.org Vaseline is pure petroleum jelly, an oil byproduct, and it lubricates but by itself doesn't absorb deeply or really soften. Agreed! I find it helpful, when dealing with extremely dry lips, to exfoliate lightly with a toothbrush, then put on something moisturizing, then layer Vaseline on top, to help hold in that moisture. Vaseline is pure petroleum jelly, an oil byproduct, and it lubricates but by itself doesn't absorb deeply or really soften.

Agreed! I find it helpful, when dealing with extremely dry lips, to exfoliate lightly with a toothbrush, then put on something moisturizing, then layer Vaseline on top, to help hold in that moisture.]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577918 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:07:12 +0000 c577919@http://metachat.org I've never heard of A+D, is Rite Aid likely to carry it? http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577919 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:11:36 +0000 c577920@http://metachat.org Carmex works for me. Carmex works for me.]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577920 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:20:28 +0000 c577922@http://metachat.org That makes sense, TPS. Yes, RiteAid would have A&D, and so do grocery stores. It's often with the baby stuff, but not always. It's often what doctors tell you to pick up for scarring after minor surgery. I understand it's used for intimate chafing areas as well.
Yes, RiteAid would have A&D, and so do grocery stores. It's often with the baby stuff, but not always. It's often what doctors tell you to pick up for scarring after minor surgery. I understand it's used for intimate chafing areas as well. ]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577922 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:04:06 +0000 c577933@http://metachat.org I am an expert on lip balm, having about 20 different kinds loitering in the bottom of different handbags and can say without hesitation that the winner is A&D Ointment, which I discovered by accident earlier this year on a visit to the States. A big tube will cost $4.99 and, as Miko says, it'll be either with the baby butt rash creams or in the same general area where you'd fine Neosporin. It's also good, again as Miko says, for, ahem, 'intimate chafing', I bought it initially for a shaving rash.
A big tube will cost $4.99 and, as Miko says, it'll be either with the baby butt rash creams or in the same general area where you'd fine Neosporin.

It's also good, again as Miko says, for, ahem, 'intimate chafing', I bought it initially for a shaving rash.
]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577933 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:30:43 +0000 c577939@http://metachat.org Chapstick has some new lip balm in a tube which is really good. I was so relieved to find it after Neosporin discontinued Neosporin LT and went to some other crappy formula. http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577939 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:20:43 +0000 c577947@http://metachat.org A&D, the petrolium based kind, not the zinc cream kind. Seriously. Senyar speaks the truth. Baby Aisle. http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577947 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:54:48 +0000 c577949@http://metachat.org A pretty thick layer of Vitamin E oil is the only thing I have found that doesn't make this type of reaction worse in some way, and although it is sticky to put on, I feel almost back to normal once it's there. Also, a couple of pills from a Medrol dose pack will nip the reaction in the bud if you keep them on hand and take them as soon as you notice suspicious tingling. I have a caused-by-god-knows-what reaction of this kind (swelling, burning, tiny blisters on mouth, sometimes worse) every six weeks or so. http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577949 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:02:53 +0000 c577951@http://metachat.org Aside from shea butter/anything else with fatty acids (olive/hemp/avocado oil), Aquaphor is the one I use when things are awful and chapped. Carmex and Chapstick (most kinds, at least) are more occlusive: waxy stuff that covers your lips for some protection but doesn't necessarily absorb in.
Carmex and Chapstick (most kinds, at least) are more occlusive: waxy stuff that covers your lips for some protection but doesn't necessarily absorb in.]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577951 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:09:08 +0000 c577953@http://metachat.org This is my current favorite, which seems to do more to soften up and relieve my lips when they're dry and cracking than anything else I've tried. Very soothing. But it sounds like Burt's Bees may be out for you :( This is my current favorite, which seems to do more to soften up and relieve my lips when they're dry and cracking than anything else I've tried. Very soothing. But it sounds like Burt's Bees may be out for you :(]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577953 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:00:19 +0000 c577958@http://metachat.org My go to for lips is my Aveda lipstick. But if you don't want color, I'd second suggesting shea butter. http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577958 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:34:02 +0000 c577980@http://metachat.org My standard is Burt's Bees, but I used to use a lot of Blistex products. My favorite is their Complete Moisture, which feels like a splash of water (so awesome). Maybe their Medicated Balm or Ointment would be better for you now? I used A+D when I got my belly button pierced, and thought it smelled NASTY. I could never, ever imagine putting it on my lips. Complete Moisture, which feels like a splash of water (so awesome). Maybe their Medicated Balm or Ointment would be better for you now?

I used A+D when I got my belly button pierced, and thought it smelled NASTY. I could never, ever imagine putting it on my lips.

]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577980 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:57:18 +0000 c577986@http://metachat.org The best lip balm I've ever used is the Jack Black line, with special compensation to the Lemon and Tea flavor. I'm not a big lip balm connoisseur, but it's for my money the best one out there. Of course, each purchase takes seven whole American dollars of my money's opinion. (although there is also a 3-pak available for like 15 I think?) Best value for your dollar imho.
Best value for your dollar imho.]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c577986 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:08:56 +0000 c578019@http://metachat.org If you can't find lanolin lip balm, you can definitely find lanolin in the baby section - it is sold to nursing mothers for chapped nipples - called Lansinoh (in a lavender box). Very gentle (safe for newborns to eat, essentially) and non-irritating. I have totally used on my lips and it works well.
I have totally used on my lips and it works well.]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c578019 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:31:26 +0000 c578073@http://metachat.org So I bought A+D yesterday because my lips were chapped and I'd been using Vaseline and this thread convinced me to try something new... And whoa! Olfactory flashback. My mom must have used that stuff on me when I was a baby, it was the weirdest thing to smell it and get that strong hit of recognition. http://metachat.org/index.php/2011/06/28/what_is_the_best_most_gentle_most_soothi#c578073