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Will lip balm like vaseline cause health damage with daily use as i no doubt swallow some of it everyday?

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No: The man who invented vaseline swallowed a tablespoon full of it every day for most of his life. Just to prove that it is safe. He lived into his 90's.

Answered 12/7/2014

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For the past few days the corners of my lips have been severely dry and cracked. Also, my lips always feel like they have a coating over them. Ive been alternating aquaphor and Vaseline, but have found no relief. Is there anything else I should do?

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