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What really is the difference between ChapStick and lip balm anyways? Find out why people use these two terms interchangeably, and if they really should.

The idea of lip balm, something to soothe cracked lips and seal in moisture, is probably not that recent. After all, lip color goes all the way back to ancient times. So it seems likely that people would have sought a solution to dry lips if they were also trying to make them look more vibrant. One of the earliest mentions of lip care we have on record, though, is the rather unique solution offered by Lydia Marie Child in her book, The American Frugal Housewife (1833): earwax. Child admitted this remedy might be laughed at, but she stood by...

Find out how to take care of lips naturally with ChapStick®. Get tips on caring for your lips, see products for lip care, & learn why lip care is important.

Learn how to use lip scrub with help from ChapStick. Explore our Lip Scrub 101 guide to uncover how to get dead skin off lips and to find the best lip scrub for you.