really chapped lips....?

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cracker75

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I've been vaping for one month. My first liquid order was strictly 100% VG. For my second order for this month, I used a different vendor, and got 80/20 PG/VG because I thought the VG was to viscous, and not wicking properly. I've been using it for 5 days, and my lips are extremely chapped and peeling. I am using lip balm all day.

This happen to anybody else?

Did it go away?

I know this ins't life threatening or anything, but it kinda sucks.
 

markfm

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I had something similar early on, for a couple weeks. I don't have that now, can't be sure if it's because I've nudged the VG % up (I started with mainly PG, now tend to use 70PG/30VG), or just gotten more careful about wiping the mouthpiece down/clearing, so I don't get liquid on my lips or in my mouth.
 

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I have been going through chapstick by the truck load. PG can be very drying. I now buy chapstick like I used to buy lighters and up your water intake. That helped out, too. It will mellow out, or it did for me, but my lips always feel dry.

I have the same problem-- talked with several people and its the pg- and i drink more water- tea, coffee than had, my nose sure feels dry also and i use vicks at night
 

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I've got Sjogren's Syndrome, so I deal with dry lips, mouth, everything, anyway. Add the moisture sucking properties of PG to it and things have gotten 10 times worse. I go through cycles where my lips will peel over and over again, it's a wonder I have any left. :shock: :) Some things I've found that help:

Like mentioned, up your fluid intake, a LOT. Try to make it mostly water, but if you don't like it then things like lemonade, kool-ade, decaf tea etc. will work. Try to stay away from caffeine as much as possible as it's a mild diuretic.

Set up a humidifier in the house. I've got a large one for most of the house and then a small one for the bedroom.

Frequent applications of lip balm, but try to stay away from anything with menthol or camphor. Both are alcohols and can be drying to some people. olive oil, shea butter and cocoa butter are some good ingredients for lip balms. The ones that work the best for me (and I've got approximately a dozen here at the house) are Burt's Bees Replenishing, Lypsyl Intense Protection with SPF 15, Neosporin Lip Treatment in the squeeze tube and Aquaphor Lip Repair.

If you can, buy at least 50/50 PG/VG juices. VG can also be drying, but not as much. Unfortunately I'm a little sensitive to VG, so I do is 20% at the most and 15% is better.

Once or twice a week, mix up a lip scrub or use olive oil and a washcloth to scrub your lips. You can find several really good lip scrub recipes by googling. Apply a good layer of olive oil or your favorite lip balm after rinsing and drying your lips.

Keep facial cleansers away from your lips, and wear a thick coating of olive oil or lip balm on them when taking a shower or bath. The heat will help your lips soak up the moisturizers.

Hope some of this helps. :)
 
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VaporMadness

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I may also be from drip tips? I seem to think delrin may do this. Don't know why I assumed that. Haven't tried any other tips, too damn cold in Michigan for stainless.

I think the drip-tips may be the culprit in my case too! When using rubberized 801 tips... no problem... but with the derlin drip tips, i've been having problems.
 
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