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We all know the uncomfortable feeling of having dry, chapped lips.

Portrait of a woman with hair slightly tied back looking forward and touching her lip.

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In those instances, most of us reach for our trustedlip productto restore moisture.

The very first product she suggests is familiar to many of us:Vaseline Petroleum Jelly.

However, cosmetic chemistGinger Kingnotes that although lanolin is highly emollient, it can be irritating to some.

Vaseline Healing Jelly on clear background

Next up isBoiron Homeoplasmine Ointment.

That’s not the only French product in this lineup.

She notes that she has personally used it to treat wind burns.

Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream on white background

Panthenol, which is also known as pro-vitamin B5, helps retain moisture, according to King.

Boiron Homeoplasmine Ointment on white background

biafine emulsion tube cream on white background

Bepanthen Ointment on white background