Does lip balm work? For most, lip balm is a worthy ally in the fight against chapped lips. But some people can't take fragrances, flavors and preservatives found in popular balms.

New York City dermatologist Dr. Mark Strom has broken down his easy method for getting rid of dry, cracked, chapped lips for good — and it doesn’t involve using lip balm or chapstick.

Lip balm can help seal moisture into the lips, said Dr. Jenna Lester. "That is a good barrier for the external forces," like against cold wind, said Lester, a dermatologist at UCSF Health.

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Does lip balm work? For most, lip balm is a worthy ally in the fight against chapped lips. But some people can’t take fragrances, flavors and preservatives found in popular balms.

Does lip balm work? For most, lip balm is a worthy ally in the fight against chapped lips. But some people can't take fragrances, flavors and preservatives found in popular balms.

Lip balm can help seal moisture into the lips, said Dr. Jenna Lester. "That is a good barrier for the external forces," like against cold wind, said Lester, a dermatologist at UCSF Health.

Does lip balm work? For most, lip balm is a worthy ally in the fight against chapped lips. But some people can’t take fragrances, flavors and preservatives found in popular balms.

Does lip balm work? For most, lip balm is a worthy ally in the fight against chapped lips. But some people can’t take fragrances, flavors and preservatives found in popular balms.