Posted by JeffO on February 10, 2003 at 18:51:45:
In Reply to: What to do when playing hurts... posted by Tuba Question on February 10, 2003 at 18:18:29:
I'm not a lip expert but if it's ONLY because of chapping, I would use some sort of moisturizing lotion and then try playing later on in the day. (Please correct me if this isn't good for some reason. I haven't done this myself lately.) Chapstick brand is pretty waxy and will help you retain moisture but won't moisturize as far as I know. What do you feel a tingle from? If you're using Blistex medicated or Carmex you'll get a tingle and I'm against using any "lip drugs" like that.
I prefer to have nothing on my lips during the day but overnight I will use an all natural lip balm otherwise I may have a split lip in the morning during the winter due to dryness.