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

• Tat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 23, 2020

For Dry Skin "I started using the Blistex Fruit Smoothies Strawberry Coconut as well. Noticed itchy bumps around my lips, then they swelled. I immediately washed it off and took an antihistamine. Hope it works out for me. Right this minute, my lips are on fire."

• Ouc...
• September 14, 2022

For Dry Skin "Left my Carmex at home, so I picked up some Blistex medicated lip balm. Within an hour of applying, my lips were drier than when I applied, they itched, were red, and swollen. Went to the doctor, turned out I got a chemical burn from the product. All I could do was apply aloe vera and burn gel. Took a few weeks, and now I'm left with scarring around my lips."

• 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."

• Bli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2022

For Dry Skin "I’ve never had a chapstick that I didn't like before, but then I tried Blistex. Absolutely horrible. Gave me swelling, itching, and redness after a light usage. I can’t imagine how horrible it would be if you put a decent amount on your lips. Holy moly, no. NEVER BUY BLISTEX! Wish I could rate it a zero or worse, 1 star gives more justice to the product than it deserves."

• 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."

• Geo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 2, 2023

For Dry Skin "Needed something for dry lips. I first tried this in the '70s. It worsened the cracking and peeling. Terrible product-actually amazed they still make it. Anyone that experiences swelling, etc., should avoid any lip product that has scent or perfume of any kind."

• Nyt...
• December 30, 2019

For Dry Skin "I used Blistex strawberry banana fruit smoothie several times yesterday and woke up to swollen, red, sore, and tingly lips this morning... not fun. I will never buy Blistex products again."

• 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!"

• Jay...
• January 26, 2019

For Dry Skin "I picked it up because it said it worked for cold sores. The next day, once I woke up, my lips were swollen and very painful to touch."

• Anonymous
• December 9, 2018

For Dry Skin "Used Blistex strawberry coconut. Woke up with swollen, painful lips. Do not use this product. Am I allergic to one of the ingredients?"

• 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."

• Bli...
• April 3, 2022

For Dry Skin "I have been using Blistex fruit smoothies for a couple of weeks, and since then, my lips have become swollen, red, and itchy."

• Cat...
• December 4, 2020

For Dry Skin "This Blistex Intense Lip Treatment has caused my lips to swell and hurt so much."