Sounds like me before I started using this product... This Salve has really turned my lips completely around. Before I used it, my lips would peel to the point where they would start to bleed. Exfoliating just made the lips raw and soar, and chapsticks just cause and 'addiction' that made my lips worse. Then, I used this product. Literally, within 24 hours you could see a complete turn around. Within less than a week, my lips were smooth and soft. I DEFINITELY think you should try this product. Hopefully it will work for you as it did for me. Good luck!

Oh my god, that sounds horrid! I would seriously recommend seeing a derm before anything else, but if you'd prefer not to, or don't have the money, I'd use a lip scrub, made with natural ingredients, and then start applying, as it's really only meant to moisturize.
Burt's Bees is really good for healing and lip recovery, I used to apply that below the rosebud and it worked great. It's not addictive at all, never cause me any itchiness, and is really moisturizing. Hope this helps!

oh my gosh yes! I HATE chapstick. it doesn't work on my lips. this is perfect, nonsticky, and the only addiction you will have is that you'll love it so much you will continue buying! the lips do stay moisturized, but i suggest putting it on in the mornings after you wet your lips for extra moisture. great for all the time use though, my lips can get really cracked and chapped and this product heals without stinging or sticking.

Given the condition of your lips I would try using a scrub ( if you take sugar and add a drop of water it makes the right consistency) and then a heavy duty lip care product ( nI would recommend Blistex Intensive care cream) it comes in a white tube in a small red box)...Rosebud is good for maintaining lip health not necessarilly rejuvinating lips.

From what you described, this product would be perfect for you :)

Try this. If it doesn't work, go to the skin doctor. Make sure tell or write every product you had used. This way he/she know what to give or not give you something you already tried. Seven years of any skin problem is too long.

i don't know if it will cause you to become addicted to it but it is a nice product. I apply it on before going to bed to keep my lips moist and wake up with soft lips . I would really recommend burts bees honey chapsitck this you can reapply all day it is all natural and it definitely keeps my lips soft. this one you can reapply it on during the day but i feel that i doesn't really stay on for long.

I think this would work well for you. I would suggest putting it on at night after brushing teeth before bed. In the morning, you should have soft lips. This is not something you'll need to use constantly throughout the day to keep soft lips.

Hi,

This is phenomenal for lips. Chapstick used to make my lips peel. This is perfect for moisturizing lips and keeping them soft and supple. I love it.

Hope this helps you.

I know what you mean about chapstick addiction-- I've always had kind of dry lips and lately I've been avoiding wearing lip balms because they seem to just make my lips drier after they wear out!
But this is seriously the best lip balm out there. It's the BEST for lips, not addicting and your lips will feel so soft whenever you use it! I found myself not having to use it as much either since my lips didn't get as dry. And you can use it on dry blemishes, hair flyaways, cuticles, dry knuckles and elbows... anywhere! It's miraculous, won't make you break out, and FOR SURE won't get your lips addicted-- although YOU will be addicted to this product because it's amazing!

I would highly recommend this! It is light and fresh on the lips and gives them a completely wrinkle-free and smooth silky look. It smells great (fresh rose-y :), but, it does last just about as long as a chapstick. It could become addicting!

this should work well for you. it doesnt feel like chapstick at all. and when it does wear off, your lips still feel soft. i havent had any issues with itching and my lips are sensitive. some products give me hives on my lips... and this is not one of them. good luck

One hundred times better. I have both currently. I keep my Burts Bees at my office, but the Rosebud Salve stays in my purse at all times.

In my opinion, the Rosebud Salve absorbs and stays much better. It is also a great multitasker.

This is more glossy and way less waxy than Burt's Bees, it also doesn't have peppermint so you don't get that nice tingly feeling, unless you get the minted rose balm (which I haven't tried yet), but it smells great, in my opinion. I still own and use both, just to mix it up.

I find Burts Bees to be too waxy. Rosebud is more petroleum based. It works well on lips and dry skin. It's easy to throw in your bag, comes in a cute tin, and can be multi-purposeful. Also it smells like roses- a nice subtle floral scent.

This is waaayyyy better than Burt's bee's but that is because I don't like waxy things on my lips. This doesn't have much of a smell at all, faintly like rosewater - perhaps. This is also a multi-purpose balm/salve so you get more bang for your buck as you can use it for other things.

It has a nice, very subtle, rose scent . I like it better than Burt's myself, but that may just be a matter of personal preference.

This stuff is less waxy than Burt's Bees

This salve is less waxy than Burt's Bees. Its soothing texture makes it feel natural on your lips, which distinguishes it from others that give the sensation of a film or waxy coverage.

In my opinion it doesnt' compare! This far exceedes Burt's! The one thing in Burt's favor is that it does have the convienence of a stick. However, Rosebud Salve can be used MANY more ways!

i really like this product but honestly burts bees is better because this is like putting on regular vaseline on , so i just put this on at night to keep my lips moist and wake up with soft lips. it doesn't really smell like anything it has a very soft smell of roses.

This is completly different than Burt's Bees. Burts Bees give a cooling effect, this provides a glossy finish, and it also heals chapped lips. It smells slighly of rose water. I don't think this is as intense as Burt's Bees, I love Burt's Bees thought, but I use this every night.

I'm also a loyal fan of Burts Bee's and while I wouldn't say the rosebud salve is better- I would say that it's just as good and even a little more cost-effective

It's way better because you can use it on everything (like cracked knuckles, dry cuticles, and of course, parched lips). It also lasts much longer and adds a glossy coat to your lips. You can even wear it over lipstick. It smells like roses, but it's not overpowering. It also comes in a minty scent.

I'm a vegan, too, and no, this contains lanolin oil unfortunately. :(

yes I'm pretty sure it is

Hi,
The ingredients say essentiial oils and petroleum jelly...it's the BEST I've ever tried (and I've tried many!).

It has oils of aromol and cottonseed in a special petrolatum base.

im not quite sure if its vegan or not but heres what it says on the tin

"a trade secret blend of essential oils (aromol), cottonseed oil in a special petrolatum base"
HOPE THAT HELPED :)

I believe the ingredients are vegan friendly. They contain a white petroleum jelly base, cottonseed oil (extracted from the seeds of various cotton plants), and "amarol" which is a secret recipe of a mix of essential oils. As far as what I know (and can google): no animal products.

It doesn't show the ingredients on the back. But I would use it. Its multi-purpose and does everything above and beyond.

Not sure. Ingredients are "secret". Sorry.

After some poking around on the internet, I found that the ingredients are...
Pertolatum, Lanolin Alcohol, Synthetic Wax, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor.

I am not sure, actually. You can contact them by sending them an email at info@rosebudperfume.com to ask if they are a vegan company, if the product contains lanolin, and if they test on animals. Good luck!

The ingredients are as follows: Pertolatum, Lanolin Alcohol, Synthetic Wax, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor. According to wikianswers, most manufacturers test pertolatum on animals. That says nothing about the Rosebud Perfume, Co. Unless you contact them directly and pose that question, I would generalize the above statement and say no, it's not vegan.

It has just a bit of tint, but it's not noticeable at all when you apply it. Your lips just look soft and slightly glossy.

I t looks colored in the tin but not really on your lips.

The Rosebud Salve has just a touch of color in it. It makes your lips look healthy, inviting.

A very, very faint pink tint.

No. It just provides a really glossy effect. Similar to Vaseline.

It looks pinkish in the container, but is actually not pigmented at all.

not really. it doesn't show up on your lips or skin, but it does have a very slight touch of pink to it, so be careful not to get it on white clothes (it will also leave a bit of a grease stain if you get it on your clothes, so just don't get it on your clothes at all).

No, it goes on clear. I used it after a brutal day of skiing chapped the skin on my face. A little bit goes a long way so my face was a little "shiny" until it absorbed.

Mildly tinted, probably not enough for you to notice on your lips.

no. It is clear.

No, the product has a pink tint but it goes on clear.

It's usually available in store and online.

I got mine in the store...it was in bins by the checkout counter.

Found it in the store with the minis/travel selections.

YES, it is available in the stores. They usually have it up by the checkout counter. Buy 2 so you don't run out!

I bought this in the store the second time I purchased this. I found it near the checkout where they put all the last minute goodies.

I bought this in my local Sephora store. I called in advance and had the sales associate hold a salve for my husband to pick up.

Both, if you go in store it is usually by the registers or around the other small products that Sephora carries i.e. mini-tweezerman tweezers, roll-on parfumes and other lip balms.

I bought this in the store. Near the register with the smaller, trial sizes.

I bought mine in my Deptford, NJ store.

It's available at Sephora and (in Philadelphia, at least) several other places.

Yes it is available both online and in stores.

No. The base is made of petroleum jelly which is non-comedogenic (doesn't clog pores). I believe it has something to do with the fact that the petroleum jelly particles are bigger then the size of your pores so it won't get int and clog it.

try la praire or chanel eyecream as a gentle yet super effective temporary moisturizer for those areas -- plus, dont forget to take some multivitamins and lay off any acne medication you're using.

can't say if it will clog pores, but it is indeed a great moisturizer.

It is an amazing moisturizer! A bit of caution though, a little goes a long way! Why the dry skin? What other products do you use?

here its like $6 so maybe $8 in canada . i recommend that if you do use this for your face you only use it sometimes because it is vaseline and may clog up your pores if you use it all the time, but it is moisturizing so maybe if you put it on before going to bed and washi it off in the morning it might help.

It works great if under your nose is slightly dry (from blowing it, dry weather, etc.) I've never used it between my eyebrows, but I don't think I would try it. It leaves a glossy sheen, and that might not be something you would want around your eyes. It has never clogged my pores, but I've never used it around areas where I get pimples (i.e. on the tip of my nose, around/above the eyebrows, forehead, etc.)

I've used this on a flaking nose (after too much nose blowing with a cold or something) with any clogged pore issues. I would just use it lightly to see how your skin reacts. If it doesn't work on your dry skin, you can use it for so many other things!

I have sensitive skin,and as the day gets later,and i notice a dry spot I use my rosebud salve,and I have had no problems of clogging pores.

Not sure if it's hypo-allergenic (the label you need to be assured it won't clog pores). My friend used it for dry, scaly skin that was building up around her nose and mouth and within 36 hours the problem areas were gone!

This product will be wonderful for you. I use it for a number of things one being when my nose is dry, hurting, and chapped from blowing it so much when I'm sick or my allergies act up and it works great and fast! It soothes, moisturizes, and heals my skin.

I have used it on my face - I get dry spots around my nose from too many rough, cheap tissues during cold season. It doesn't clog your pores. I also put it on my face for soft smooth skin by morning - esp when I get to much on my hands.
My 2 year old loves putting it on his lips and dry patches little kids get from fabrics or tissues (or wherever they get those darn dry patches). He also puts it on his skinned up knees and the next day, his knees don't look so red and sore!!

It is a very light "rosey" scent which I find delightful! I am typically very sensitive to scents.

It doesn't really have a scent, but it smells exactly like petroleum jelly or vaseline. Hope that helps!

Very light scent

no it doesn't. and its the best thing ever!

Yes. It has a very faint scent; kinda like Vaseline, but better.

It smells faintly like baby powder, which I don't care for...but it's not overpowering or offensive at all!

I find it to be a very light scent. Smells like an old-fashioned rose product. I'm sensitive to many scents, but had no problems with this.

I has a slight fragrance but not like a perfume sent. It's not overpowering.

it has a pretty strong scent

Yes, this has a light flowery scent

this salve has a very light rose fragrance that i don't find overwhelming in the least.

My mom makes lip balm. i know that the ingrediants chemically bond together to make the consistantcy, smell, flavor, ect.
it all depends on the product!

Yes, like most non-tacky balms, I believe it is petroleum based.

The short answer is yes. On the package it says "A trade secret blend of Essential Oils (Aromol), Cottonseed Oil in a special Petrolatum Base."
Which means essentially is a Petroleum based product.

Yes it is special it has rose essential oils and is moisterising and smells great

I am not for sure. This product was developed by a Dr. G.F. Smith in 1892. The US regulated and patent it on March 10, 1908. This information my help your answer if you "goggle" it.

Yes, the base is petrolatum.

No,it is simple petrolatum jelly.

The following is printed on the tin.
Contains - Cotton Seed Oil, Aromol, with essential oils blended in a special petrolatum base.
I looked up encyclopedia.com for the word "Petrolatum" and this is what i found. Hope this helps you.

petrolatum , colorless to yellowish-white hydrocarbon mixture obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum. In its jellylike semisolid form (known as petroleum jelly and also by several trade names) it is used in preparing medicinal ointments and for lubrication. As a nearly colorless, highly refined liquid known as liquid petrolatum, liquid paraffin, or mineral oil, it is used as a lubricant, as a laxative, and as a base for nasal sprays.

Hi,

I think the petroleum base is the inert base that most oinments use, including those that are medicinal. The helpful ingredients need to bind to something to make them usable and to make them stay on skin.

This is a great salve.

Hope this helps.

Petrolatum is the base for most all lip balms. Its just petroleum jelly. (a.k.a Vaseline)

yes you absolutely can use it on your lips

Yes it works well

Yes it can be used on lips, nails, blemishes, diaper rashes and pretty much anything that you can use vaseline for.

Yes

yes, i definitely use this on my lips no problem

YES! This salve is great for your lips, face, hands, cuticles, elbows, feet.....pretty much everything! I use it on my lips alone, or sometimes over a lip pencil if my lips feel dry or chapped.

Yes, they also have other lip balms that are flavored as well

Yes, you can use this on your lips too. This salve is meant to be used anywhwere that needs relief and protection.

I put it on my lips overnight and it keeps my lips hydrated all day. It's a great bargain as it works MUCH better than many high end lip moisturizers I've tried.

Yes! I forgot to add that you can put it on bug bites or your eyebrows or whatever, but it is used by most people for lips as a rule, I think.

I'm not sure but I thing Vaseline is only petroleum jelly, whereas this product added healing essential oils that makes a great combination for healing and being pleasant to use.

Honestly to me, it does pretty much the same as vaseline, it just has a rose-like scent to it and its pink. oohhh and its easy to just throw in your purse!

This is expensive for the size and amount of Vaseline (Rosebud Salve cost between $5-8; where Vaseline cost $2-8 plus depending on the size).

kind of the same thing only this to me feels not so thick and sticky like vaseline (its like a water down version of vaseline)

Hi,

No comparison. Vaseline makes my lips peel slightly. It's also a lubricant but not made as a healing agent. There's quite a difference.

Hope this helps.

I bought Rosebud's 3x set and I didn't really like this product; it was hard to get near it because of the fake, artificial rose smell. But, I did try it, and I must say I prefer Vaseline. Both are petro-chemical based and are about the same greasy texture, although Vaseline is softer. Vaseline is cheaper and also available in many other flavors that don't smell as repulsive. Also, Rosebud products end up drying my lips after a few hours, while Vaseline doesn't. The only con is that Vaseline is owned by Unilever and they test on animals, so I can't buy it anymore. I've discovered that many other lip treatments on Sephora work better than this lousy hype and are also multi-purpose.

Vaseline is very similar to Rosebud, but Rosebud smells very fresh and floral and last longer than vaseline and leaves skin and especially lips looking and feeling moisturized.

Vaseline dried my lips out really bad. I think that my lips would just absorb it too quickly. I'v run through literally hundreds of brands of lip balm type products, and this is my favorite. It might seem pricey, compared to items like Vaseline, but Rosebud has a better consistency and staying power. It's fantastic in the winter and acts like a buffer between your lips and the weather. In a bind, I've found that it also helps tame eyebrows, soothe cracked hands, and moisturize cuticles. The pot lasts forever and I end up running my finger around the tin trying to get every bit of it out.

Oddly enough, I find that vaseline does help out a bit, but it doesn't really seem to moisturize the lip as much as this balm. I find that if you have SUPER chapped lips (I live in a colder part of Canada--the winters can be horrific), vaseline just sits on top of the lip and doesn't really sink in much. This? Sinks right in. And no gloppy feel, AND no weird chemical smell.

Vaseline is way greasier than this product... This isn't greasy or sticky and it absorbs into my skin quickly