Ask the Addict: Making Balm Out of “Safe” Ingredients?
Mikki writes:
I’m just an occasional user of lip balm, but I don’t want to risk becoming addicted. Can I make my own “safe” lip balm out of natural ingredients?
Natural ingredients are certainly better than many of the petroleum-based balms. But, as many have testified, natural balms can be addictive too (especially if you think using more and more is “okay” just because it is natural). So, as with any balm, use sparingly and if you feel you are using habitually be sure to address it but reducing usage or starting our 12 Step Program.
How can you people say that lip balm affects people to such extremes that they move away or hide their ‘addiction?’ it’s fucking chapstick. I don’t need to admit that I have a ‘problem’ because there is no problem. I literally apply chapstick hundreds of times a day, and go through it quickly, because I have chapped lips. And I hate the feeling. Stop making it out to be a drug because it’s not. Again, it’s FUCKING CHAPSTICK. Anybody that ruins their life because of lip balm is pathetic, and deserves to have their life ruined for blaming something so simple as chapstick.
Lexi, you need to CALM THE FUCK DOWN.
Something about being addicted to chapstick must
have struck a nerve… Just sayin.
I am 42 and lots of wrinkles just around my mouth. I have been lip addicted for yearsssssssssss. Yes, it is just chap stick. But, I am going to stop because I think the wrinkles have appeared the last couple of years becasue my lips are so dehydrated and not producing any moisture on their own. Something to think about.