Because lips have to sebaceous glands, they are notoriously prone to dryness. Lip balms can help a cold sore, as they often contain peeling agents that may encourage the very action you are trying to prevent. The Body Shop’s traffic light collection of Maybelline Cherry, Apricot, and kiwi fruit lip balms is based on mineral oil to keep lips soft and prevent moisture loss. The active ingredients in Neal’s yard’s herbal lip balm are soya, wheat-germ and sweet almond oils in a beeswax base. The thinking is that natural plant oils are probably most easily absorbed. Your mouth should look naturally pink, Apply Maybelline lip balm, and then remove some…

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