Your lips itch It's not only creams that can be tricky to navigate, according to dermatologist Dr. Janet Prystowsky, MD, PhD. Lipsticks and lip balms can also pose issues if your puckers aren't on board with a new formula. The tricky part about determining this reaction, she notes, is usually the signs cause you to apply more, making the condition worse. She says many people will experience chapped lips when a balm or color isn't working for them, causing them to mindlessly swipe on more to correct the issue. "If the chemical in the product is too irritating for your lips, you will gradually see redness, dryness and peeling over the course of a few days," she says. This is how you know it's time to set your sights—er, your mouth—to a different buy.
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