I’ve been in a meeting for around 4 hours and have had to reapply lip balm (I use aquaphore) about 6 times. I’m not drinking or talking, and not licking my lips. Where is it going?
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Lots of lip balms and skin care contains stuff that feels nice for the moment but actually dry out your skin, to make you put on more. I’m lip balm addicted and the only one i can use whitout applying 6 times/hour is the ones without that, the one i have i only re-apply after eating/drinking/brushing teeth
Additionally, lip balms can be physically and psychologically addictive. Physical, in the seeking of the immediate relief upon (re)application; psychological, for that “Ahhh!” moment.
Surprisingly, a possible cause of lip irritation could be the toothpaste being used. Try a milder toothpaste.
Or, diet. Love jalapeños and other spicy foods? Might be the problem right there.
Just mentioning this to point out that lip irritation doesn’t always arise from low humidity.
Might also be a too-frequent and extended playing of a game of enthusiastic smashmouth. Prolonged kissing, while quite pleasant, not only can put strain on labial membranes, but also can give rise to excessive salivary streams leading to a flooding of the chin (and/or beard) as well as a good soaking of the shirt front leading to such exclamations as “Hey, holy cow, time to build a fucking ark!” and “Admiral, shall we alert the fleet at Spithead?”
Everyone in here is saying it is absorbed like lotion, in fact neither are! It feels that way when you apply them but it’s really just thinning out. That’s why just a small amount of lotion can coat your hands.
Your skin has many layers, and water works its way up from the inner layers to the outer layers. You feel dry at times because that water evaporates. This is why you feel dryer when the humidity is lower: water evaporates faster as the humidity around you drops.
Chap stick and lotion form a protective layer over the skin that slows evaporation. They do not really absorb into you though. They don’t really go anywhere (except when you touch something, when you shower, etc.)
You’re probably essentially eating the chap stick slowly! Your likely ingesting a little if it with every sip of water. Your skin is constantly shedding too and in the case of chap stick you’re probably also slowly ingesting it from that throughout the day.
OK didn’t see this mentioned in first few replies but many chapstick companies put ingredients in their formula that dry out your lips and make you “need” more chapstick. Welcome to capitalism!
Additionally, lip balms can be physically and psychologically addictive. Physical, in the seeking of the immediate relief upon (re)application; psychological, for that “Ahhh!” moment.
Surprisingly, a possible cause of lip irritation could be the toothpaste being used. Try a milder toothpaste.
Or, diet. Love jalapeños and other spicy foods? Might be the problem right there.
Just mentioning this to point out that lip irritation doesn’t always arise from low humidity.
Might also be a too-frequent and extended playing of a game of enthusiastic smashmouth. Prolonged kissing, while quite pleasant, not only can put strain on labial membranes, but also can give rise to excessive salivary streams leading to a flooding of the chin (and/or beard) as well as a good soaking of the shirt front leading to such exclamations as “Hey, holy cow, time to build a fucking ark!” and “Admiral, shall we alert the fleet at Spithead?”
OK didn’t see this mentioned in first few replies but many chapstick companies put ingredients in their formula that dry out your lips and make you “need” more chapstick. Welcome to capitalism!
OK didn’t see this mentioned in first few replies but many chapstick companies put ingredients in their formula that dry out your lips and make you “need” more chapstick. Welcome to capitalism!
As we ponder the enigmatic case of the vanishing lip balm, it’s essential to remember that there might be aspects I’m not aware of. Nonetheless, let’s explore some potential reasons for your frequent reapplication of lip balm.
First, the texture of the lip balm you’re using could play a role. Aquaphor, which has a petroleum jelly base, may feel slippery or thinner on the lips compared to thicker, wax-based lip balms. As a result, you might feel the need to reapply it more frequently.
Another possible reason for the disappearing lip balm could be the natural absorption of its ingredients by your skin. Aquaphor contains emollients and humectants, which help to moisturize and soothe dry, chapped lips. These ingredients can be absorbed by the skin over time, requiring reapplication to maintain hydration.
Lastly, external factors, such as the environment and your body’s natural processes, could contribute to the vanishing lip balm. Dry air, changes in temperature, or even the unconscious movement of your lips during the meeting might cause the lip balm to wear off more quickly.
As we delve into the mysteries of lip balm, I hope this exploration provides a greater understanding of the factors that may influence its longevity on your lips. May this knowledge guide you in your quest for long-lasting lip hydration and comfort, even during the most extended meetings.
As we ponder the enigmatic case of the vanishing lip balm, it’s essential to remember that there might be aspects I’m not aware of. Nonetheless, let’s explore some potential reasons for your frequent reapplication of lip balm.
First, the texture of the lip balm you’re using could play a role. Aquaphor, which has a petroleum jelly base, may feel slippery or thinner on the lips compared to thicker, wax-based lip balms. As a result, you might feel the need to reapply it more frequently.
Another possible reason for the disappearing lip balm could be the natural absorption of its ingredients by your skin. Aquaphor contains emollients and humectants, which help to moisturize and soothe dry, chapped lips. These ingredients can be absorbed by the skin over time, requiring reapplication to maintain hydration.
Lastly, external factors, such as the environment and your body’s natural processes, could contribute to the vanishing lip balm. Dry air, changes in temperature, or even the unconscious movement of your lips during the meeting might cause the lip balm to wear off more quickly.
As we delve into the mysteries of lip balm, I hope this exploration provides a greater understanding of the factors that may influence its longevity on your lips. May this knowledge guide you in your quest for long-lasting lip hydration and comfort, even during the most extended meetings.
This anomaly has perplexed scientists for years. In physics communities they call it the “chapstick phenomenon”, and many physicists believe it goes to an alternate universe or dimensions that exists outside of space/time
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