To give you a brief history of my dry lip problems............3 years ago my lips began to become dry, so dry that nothing would moisten them (I tried everything including going to a dermatologist for skin testing). I already ruled out yeast issues (long story).Then they began to burn and peel as time went on. Then my tongue and mouth would burn like there was hot pepper in it. This would last for hours at first then it was all the time. I couldn't wear even organic lipstick as it would cause even more drying and burning. I got tested for allergies by a LLMD with blood test and found I was allergic to many things due to the neuro lyme and co-infections. Even the capsules of pills themselves and water caused burning. This went on for 2 years or so. As you can see from my history in my profile I have been on many meds. After a year on orals I went on IV for 3 months last year, the burning got even worse, I could feel my lips and tongue burn as soon as I infused. However after stoping the IV I began to get better. I lost the 30 pounds I gained in one year (NOT FROM EATING), my symptoms got better and I could wear lipstick again. Now a year later I am still being treated but the dryness in the lips is mostly gone and the burning only threatens to come back when I eat certain things. I can feel them tingle after I take my meds. Many of the allergic sensitivities have gone as well. I am now attacking bart in addition to lymes and babs. I don't trust it when I feel better as it doesn't usually last long, but each day I feel I inch my way to healing and most days when I want to I can wear lipstick! Hope this helps. Blesssings