Blistex Lip Balm and Burning: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Fru...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2022

For Dry Skin "A couple of weeks ago, I used a brand new Blistex Fruit Smoothies Strawberry Coconut chapstick. I noticed that my lips started to swell and become scaly, red, and bumpy. I didn’t know what it was, so I went to the pharmacist, who told me it was an allergic reaction. It looked like I had red bumps all around the outer ring as if I had lip injections. It finally calmed down with antihistamines after several days. Then last week, I used the Blistex again, and my lips literally doubled in size and were burning, itching, scaly, and bumpy within hours. I even had difficulty breathing and a tingly throat. I took antihistamines and immediately phoned the doctor. The only change I had was the Blistex, so I went online and found dozens of other similar experiences with this horrible product. I cannot understand how this is on the market, especially since reactions can become worse over time. Absolutely terrible product."

• Ora...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2022

For Dry Skin "I bought this, and within 15-20 minutes, my lips were burning and red, swollen blisters. Could barely eat dinner without pain. I haven’t used it since. More than a month later, I still have dark scarring in the corners of my mouth."

• Sub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2021

For Dry Skin "2 times now. Each time, had washed face and used toner (different toner and soap each time, and a moisturizer used for years). I avoided the area from nose to chin around lips with toner. Applied the chapstick as moisturizer. Within an hour of applying Strawberry Coconut Smoothie, my lips burned as if I had eaten something spicy. By 4 hours, lips swollen, corners starting to split, redness 1/4 inch around lips. Each time, at the start of irritation, rinsed every couple of hours, lips under cool water from faucet. 2nd day: blisters around inside of lips and they were swollen and burning, dry. The first time, used a mix of refrigerated honey, snail mucin, and aloe vera in a compress of medical gauze - then as dressing as needed to keep lips from drying. Day 3: swollen, burning, skin breaking and raw around edges. Rinsing and plain Aquaphor gel. Antihistamine not helping. Bumps and itching under bottom lip to where chin starts."

• bel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 2, 2025

For Dry Skin "I've been using Blistex products like the Medicated Lip Balm, Lip Vibrance, and Raspberry Lemonade Blast for about 2 years now, and recently my lips are getting a burning, irritated, dry, and chapped feeling. I saw the reviews here and decided to do some research on what's causing it so other people can avoid them. I found a website listing the ingredients and searched up which of the ingredients were causing it, and there are 6 ingredients. First listed was artificial or natural flavoring, which could cause an allergic reaction for some people. The second ingredient was phenoxyethanol, which is a preservative that could cause irritation, particularly after prolonged usage. The third ingredient was saccharin, which is a sweetener that can dry out lips. Alumina is generally considered safe, but in rare cases may cause or contribute to dryness. The last 2 ingredients are the ones used for sun protectant: titanium dioxide and silica, which are not usually irritating but can be drying in some formulations."

• Mem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 25, 2020

For Dry Skin "My sister and I always use Blistex medicated lip ointment for years and years, and about two months ago my sister's lips became swollen and she had a burning sensation. A few days ago, I bought a new tube, and the same thing happened to me. I think you have a batch with too much medication in it."

• Sha...
• June 8, 2018

For Dry Skin "I was given Blistex Fruit Smoothies Strawberry Coconut as a gift. Used it and my lips feel like they have second-degree burns. Swollen, blistered, and burning for two days now!"

• gue...
• July 18, 2019

For Dry Skin "I purchased the Blistex Lip Vibrance, and it caused burning and tingling. The next day my lips were swollen. Be aware!!!"

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2019

For Dry Skin "Lips started burning and swelling after applying for a few days."

• Mur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2021

For Dry Skin "Only used it 2 days, and my lips are burned, swollen, and feel raw, making eating and drinking hard to do."