A couple of questions

Does Blistex have bad ingredients?

Why is Blistex bad?

Phenol. One of Blistex's several active ingredients, phenol is considered toxic to the central nervous system and to the heart.

Is Blistex carcinogenic?

In fact the instruction to 'smother your lips' and the inclusion of the artificial sweetener saccharin (a potential carcinogen) suggests that Blistex expects you to swallow its product.

Is Blistex chapstick toxic?

Blistex — an investigation carried out by The Ecologist found that it contained six chemicals and offered no safety data, including Oleochemicals, which come directly from the biofuels industry via a hydrogenation process that turns what was once a healthy natural oil into a toxin.

Why are Carmex and Blistex bad for you?

While the formulation of this product does contain moisturizing ingredients, it also contains ingredients that are known to potentially trigger allergic contact dermatitis of the lips, including flavors and lanolin. This is why I don't recommend this product for those with dry, chapped lips.

Is it bad to use Blistex everyday?

It is best not to apply this medicine more than 4 times daily. Do not apply this medicine over large surfaces of your skin, or cover treated skin with a bandage or other covering. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using this medicine.

Can you be allergic to Blistex?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using the topical emollient and call your doctor if you have severe burning, stinging, redness, or irritation where the product was applied.

Can you be addicted to Blistex?

There is no such thing as physical addiction to lip balm. We at Blistex share Dr. Zugerman's belief that the notion of lip balm 'addiction' stems from the fact that people who use lip balm regularly become accustomed to the feeling of having moist, comfortable lips.