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My lips are really dry and chapped? what is the treatment for that?

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Vaseline: Vaseline is the best lubricant, but is messy. Any of the over the counter product are good. The best treatment of them all is .....Go to the caribbean (nice humid climate, no dryness, just sunshine and fun).

Answered 12/26/2016

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