Question 1

Will you get sick if you eat some chapstick?

Accepted Answer

Some Lip balms contain materials that some people try to avoid such as Octinoxate, Oxybenzone,  Avobenzone,  Cinnimate or parabens.

Question 2

Can you catch herpes from chapstick?

Accepted Answer

If someone with herpes uses your chapstick then you certainly can catch it if you use it after that person. So, it probably is not a good idea to share these types of things.

Question 3

What are the effects chapstick on you skin quality?

Accepted Answer

Chapstick is a moisturizer with a heavy consistency, most appropriate for the lips.  It has no lasting effect on the quality of the skin.  While using the product, the lips retain moisture which makes them feel better.

Question 4

How likely am i to get herpes from a friends that i let use my chapstick && she smoked off me too ? she has type 1&2

Accepted Answer

I'm more worried about the chapstick than the cigarette. Smoking is short intermittent touches to your lips, less likely for transmission. On the other hand, if she infected your chapstick and then you used it and it sat with virus on your lips for hours - not so good. I would be very aware of any lesions that even feel like they are developing, as there are antivirals that can be used.

Question 5

I used my friends chapstick and a few hours later she went to the dr and found out she had strep... will i get it or not likely??

Accepted Answer

and you can do nothing now to prevent it.  Not a good idea to share personal applicators of any type.  Good luck!

Question 6

Why do chapstick labels say keep out of reach of children?  i mean i get because they could eat the whole thing...but is it really that harmful?

Accepted Answer

Chapstick itself is camphor, beeswax, and scents. Those are not harmful. A child could eat the chapstick and possibly aspirate it and choke, however far more likely is a child would aspirate the cap on the chapstick and have trouble breathing.

Question 7

Does chapstick help to heal cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor can prescribe valtrex (valacyclovir). Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences. Brief supplementation w lysine 1, 000mg orally 3x a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Your dermatologist can also provide laser treatments.

Question 8

Why do i get cold sores after i apply chapstick?

Accepted Answer

I am not sure. If you have cold sore blisters it is best not to share eating utensils, chap sticks or lips sticks or kiss in order to prevent spreading the infection to someone else.

Question 9

How can i keep moist soft lips without chapstick?

Accepted Answer

ASpply a thin layer 2-3 times daily.

Question 10

My lips feel strange and chapstick is not working. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Are the lips dry? Are they cracked.?  Are they sunburned? It can be many things, but without more info, no good response.

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Can you catch herpes from chapstick?

What are the effects chapstick on you skin quality?

How likely am i to get herpes from a friends that i let use my chapstick && she smoked off me too ? she has type 1&2

I used my friends chapstick and a few hours later she went to the dr and found out she had strep... will i get it or not likely??

Why do chapstick labels say keep out of reach of children? i mean i get because they could eat the whole thing...but is it really that harmful?

Does chapstick help to heal cold sores?

Why do i get cold sores after i apply chapstick?

How can i keep moist soft lips without chapstick?

My lips feel strange and chapstick is not working. what can i do?

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