Lip Balm ?

[RaspinRon]

Hi everyone, just wanted to know if it’s ok to use lip balm when using oxygen. I have IPF and use oxo 24/7. I mouth breath a lot and consequently my lips get very dry. Also ... MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone x

[stone-UK]

Hi

Just make sure it is water based.

[spooks36]

Hello Ron, apply thin layer of Vaseline. cheaper than lip-balm. cheers

ADMIN EDIT - Vaseline should never be used near oxygen.

[noraskye in reply to spooks36]

NO NO No you not allowed Vaseline when you on oxygen, it's petroleum jelly and likely to ignite.

Nivea original care lip balm is ok as it's water based and does the job

[AngieB72]

As long as it’s not petroleum based ie Vaseline you will be fine.

I use Blistex relief cream, the only thing that works for me.

[Sjf129903]

They say no petroleum jelly or oils around the face as o2 may spark it off i have seen people this has happened to not a pretty sight

[RaspinRon]

Thanks for all your reply’s, I did know about not using Vaseline, but didn’t know if lip balm was petroleum based. Great response, thanks.

[PollyP in reply to RaspinRon]

Use Burts Bees lip balm...naturally based product 😊

[gingermusic]

Yes only if water based you must not use anything with vaseline, petroleum jelly in it if using oxygen. Ask for advice at your chemist

[Sue1719]

RaspinRon. You cannot use Vaseline. However, Burts Bees do a lip balm which is not petroleum based.

[Nitap]

Hi all, just to say I was told to use KY Jelly (at my age I did find it was embarrassing to buy it !!) But I am on O2 24/7 and it does work for very dry lips xx it feels a bit sticky but this goes away - try it !! xx