Are you among those who "never leave home without it" - lip balm, that is? Particularly in winter, when the cold and wind can cause chapped lips, it's a constant companion of many people.

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If I were to count how many lip balms come across my desk in a year, it would probably reach the hundreds. I feel very lucky, and my lips are quite hydrated most of the time. Obviously ...