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Lip salve          Different Dimension Forum Index -> Body Language View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message patmd Moderator Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 14048 Location: Southport at every opportunity, otherwise Hereford Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:22 am    Post subject: Lip salve Can anyone recommend a really good lip balm/salve? I usually use Boots own brand but recently my lips feel really dry and chapped, even though I apply it frequently. I know the cold weather doesn't help, or the central heating, but there must be something that would work. Back to top Author Message eng_ch Site Admin Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 10129 Location: Snowed in Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:43 am    Post subject: I'm having a dreadful time with my lips at the moment. There's always good old Chapstick, but what works best for me is the rather pricey Biotherm Nutrisource Lèvres: http://www.biotherm.co.uk/_en/_gb/WOMEN/catalog/product.aspx?catpath=WOMEN^AXIS_WOMEN_FACE_CARE&catcode=F2_WOMEN_FACE_CARE_SPECIFIC_CARE_ANTI_DRYNESS&topcode=Category_Women_Face_Care_Lips_Care&prdcode=25606x Not cheap, but my last pot lasted the best part of a year with use 4-5 times a day _________________ If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, you've made a discovery Back to top Author Message patmd Moderator Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 14048 Location: Southport at every opportunity, otherwise Hereford Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:12 pm    Post subject: Thanks Eng, love the ingredients, including... Pure Thermal Plankton . Soon as I saw your name I suddenly wondered if there is anything specifically for ski-ers. I suppose I could dollop a layer of lard on them! Might give that Biotherm one a go. Pity it's in a jar not a stick, not so easy to cart around. Back to top Author Message Minouette Moderator Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 18261 Location: SW France Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:55 pm    Post subject: I swear by Neutrogena Norwegian Formula. The handcream is v.gd too. Sadly, no Pure Thermal Plankton in the ingredients list but it does come in a convenient stick form. Amazon have got it: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000KU95EC/ref=nosim/coffeeuk26606-21 and I suspect it's probably in chemists all over UK. Even Southport. _________________ You're a lot happier when you're happy. Back to top Author Message flo. Joined: 21 May 2008 Posts: 5095 Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:11 pm    Post subject: mr flo swears by the Norwegian Formula wotsit one as well. I still think starting with lip salve is the start of a viscious circle. I've never used it and never need it. Mr flo needs it constantly. All his sisters use it as well, constantly. Back to top Author Message eng_ch Site Admin Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 10129 Location: Snowed in Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:17 pm    Post subject: If you go to somewhere that sells the Biotherm one, they might have free samples and those are in tubes _________________ If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, you've made a discovery Back to top Author Message patmd Moderator Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 14048 Location: Southport at every opportunity, otherwise Hereford Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:21 pm    Post subject: I'm sure you are right Flo, but it's a bit late for me now . The Neutrogena one looks very good Min, I do use their hand cream when I remember to buy it. Thanks everyone, I'll keep my eyes open and see what I can find. Back to top Author Message Libby Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 13156 Location: Surrey Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:00 pm    Post subject: I use plain old Vaseline most of the time. You can get it in handy little tins now too. An alternative I use if I need something extra strength is Carmex, which I get in either Boots or Sainsbury's. _________________ ******TEAM FLORA****** Back to top Author Message patmd Moderator Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 14048 Location: Southport at every opportunity, otherwise Hereford Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:40 pm    Post subject: Cheers Libby. Not heard of Carmex, will look out for it. Back to top Author Message refresh_button Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 1195 Location: Home of Bonfire, East Sussex Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 12:11 pm    Post subject: I thoroughly recommend Melrose Skincare: http://www.melrose-skincare.co.uk/index.asp It's like a huge stick of lip salve. I always have one in my bag and use it most days for my lips (and face if it gets too dry during the day), plus it gives me a good darts grip if I use it on my hands! It has lemongrass in it, and smell great. Lasts a long time _________________ There are some people whose sole purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others! Back to top Author Message patmd Moderator Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 14048 Location: Southport at every opportunity, otherwise Hereford Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 1:26 pm    Post subject: Ooh thanks for that RB, it is very reasonable too, and as you have recommended it I will give it a go if I can find it! Back to top Author Message patmd Moderator Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 14048 Location: Southport at every opportunity, otherwise Hereford Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 2:56 pm    Post subject: Well I got a tube of Carmex but accidentally bought the cherry flavoured one instead of plain, so it tastes and smells like Tunes. It is quite good but wears off quickly. I had it in the same handbag pocket as my mini Neutrogena hand cream tube, and caught myself putting the hand cream on my lips once or twice - not sure it had the desired effect. Back to top Author Message JoMc Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 731 Location: On the sofa Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:38 pm    Post subject: Burt's Bees is what I'm using - much prefer it to Carmex which I'd used for years. Back to top Author Message patmd Moderator Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 14048 Location: Southport at every opportunity, otherwise Hereford Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:42 pm    Post subject: Oh, right. That's another one to look out for then. I hadn't realised there were so many choices! Back to top Author Message nutty Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Posts: 4921 Location: near Edinburgh Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:30 pm    Post subject: iv always just bought the tiny tins of 'vaseline lip therapy', costs 99p in boots, or it used to!! nutty x _________________ ***TEAM FLORA*** Back to top Author Message Katie Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 1102 Location: The Beach Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:00 am    Post subject: Blistex lip cream. I never use salve like Flo I think it is the start of a viscious circle so I always use lip cream instead. Katie _________________ ********TEAM FLORA******** ---------this time it's war--------- Back to top Author Message old timer Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 7371 Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:08 pm    Post subject: Libby wrote: I use plain old Vaseline most of the time. You can get it in handy little tins now too. An alternative I use if I need something extra strength is Carmex, which I get in either Boots or Sainsbury's. Can't beat Vaseline _________________ Every penny counts to a peaceful life. 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