Like soap or candle making, concocting one’s own lip balm as a hobby can be enjoyable. Some have turned to lip-balm making as a home-based business. Funny as it may sound, lip balms can also be quite addictive. There is even a support group online that helps its members stay lip balm-free!

For many though, lip balm is still purchased and mainly used to relieve chapped lips. There are many reasons for dry, cracked lips. As we know, the dry, cold weather during the winter months is one. But chapped lips can also be a sign of dehydration or a deficiency in vitamin B. You can also be allergic to certain lip products (such as lipsticks) or other mouth products like toothpaste or mouthwash.