Bonjela
Dec 6th 2018, 5:34 pm
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Bonjela
Is there an American equivalent? I have crack in my lip that just won't go away.
Dec 6th 2018, 5:40 pm
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Re: Bonjela
I had to Google it. Looks like Wal-Mart and Amazon both have it. Otherwise, maybe Carmex? That works for me in the dry winter months.
Or Blistex?
Rene
Or Blistex?
Rene
Dec 6th 2018, 5:44 pm
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Re: Bonjela
I should probably quit drinking and smoking like an Irish brothel keeper and give it a chance to heal.
Dec 6th 2018, 5:44 pm
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Re: Bonjela
I had to google, too, but it immediately popped up on Amazon.
Dec 6th 2018, 6:04 pm
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Re: Bonjela
I had similar at the corner of my mouth, every timed I yawned it opened up again. Someone recommended the juice of citrus fruit. I only had satsumas, so I squeezed the juice onto it. It stung like hell, but it worked and the split quickly healed and didn’t re-open.
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Dec 6th 2018, 11:02 pm
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Re: Bonjela
I think I'll trust you on this.
Dec 6th 2018, 11:09 pm
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Re: Bonjela
I thought the same, it it worked for me. What do you have to lose by trying it? Good luck.
Dec 8th 2018, 1:59 am
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Re: Bonjela
Pepper spray must be good for something, have you tried it on your lip?
Dec 10th 2018, 3:33 pm
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Dec 10th 2018, 4:05 pm
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You can put in on your nachos and eat it, according to Fox News guests... https://thehill.com/latino/418192-bo...put-it-on-your
For Me, Pepper, I Put It On My Plate
Dec 11th 2018, 3:00 pm
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Re: Bonjela
Over-the-counter cold-sore cream is also really good for this. I had two tiny cracks in the corners of my mouth that were horribly painful and incredibly persistent. Same as Jerseygirl, they would re-open every time I yawned (or laughed, or ate) and I was stuck with them for weeks, trying everything. A pharmacist recommended cold-sore cream and it did the trick - they were cleared up within a couple of days. Good luck!
