Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explains how lip balm could be damaging your lips.

It's worth noting, however, that some brand versions of petroleum jelly, including lip balm, have some added ingredients, "so you have to be especially careful of non-original forms of petroleum ...

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Applying petroleum jelly after lip balm can lock in moisture on your lips and keep them hydrated. Putting honey on your lips can help moisturize them and relieve sores caused by chapped lips.

Key ingredient: Petroleum jelly Size: 3.4 oz ... “This can create a cycle where you feel the need to apply lip balm more frequently to combat the dryness. Choosing a lip balm with nourishing ...

If saliva buildup is a contributing issue, keeping your skin dry with the help of barrier creams and ointments like petroleum jelly can help. (Avoiding lip-licking is also a good idea, if possible.) ...