Skin Care Myths: Chapstick Addiction

Have you heard people say that Chapstick and other lip balms are addictive? Pay attention to the folks who use those products, and you might see the products getting a lot of use. But are lip balms really addictive? No! One popular theory is that lip balms include ingredients that make your lips dry out faster — so you have to reapply frequently throughout the day and restock more often. But it’s just not true. Then why do some folks reach for the lip balm over and over throughout the day? (I’ll confess — I’m never far from a tube … Continue reading