Dr. Rosalind Simpson, a dermatologist, explains misunderstood aspects of lip balm usage. While balms do not create tolerance in users, habits such as lip licking and environmental factors like winter conditions can lead to increased dryness. Additionally, contact allergies to specific ingredients, especially fragrances or flavorings, can occur over time. These allergies often manifest as irritation and additional dryness, and can develop long after user exposure to a product has begun. Key understanding includes recognizing that reliance on lip balm may not be due to its ineffectiveness, but rather external factors affecting lip health.
Some people develop contact allergies to lip balm ingredients, particularly fragrances and flavorings like menthol, which can lead to irritation and dryness after prolonged use.
The winter weather can exacerbate lip dryness, with cold outdoor conditions and central heating making people more reliant on lip balm for moisture.
It's a common misconception that lip balms cause tolerance; however, environmental factors and lip-licking habits play a significant role in lip dryness.
Saliva has irritant properties that can dry out the lips, leading to a cycle of continued lip balm application without any real relief.
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