The winter brings dry, cracked lips and for some, an addiction to Chap Stick.

Three signs that show you are an addict to Chap Stick are applying more than three times per day, having more than one Chap Stick, and keeping Chap Stick in multiple places, according to Dr. Oz.

Junior Ella Collins admits to being a Chap Stick addict said, “I use Burt’s Bees Wax Lip Balm at least 12 times a day, not even exaggerating.”

For some it may feel that when you apply Chap Stick it tends to rub off quickly. They always seem to find themselves reapplying throughout the day.

Ella Collins gets very anxious when she doesn’t have Chap Stick on her. She fears her lips will become dry and crackled easily.

Junior Sabrina Mirra uses Blistex Chap Stick more than five times a day! Sabrina notices her addiction to Chap Stick when her lips feel irritated. She applies and her need for her lips to feel moistened and comfortable is satisfied.

Junior Dylan Holmes said, “I use Chap Stick Original every period in school.” Dylan loves the flavor of Chap Stick on his lips.

Here are some tips to help your addiction to Chap Stick:

~ Stop licking lips

~ Drink more water

~ Eat more vegetables

~ Get some sun

~ Use a medicated/ well moisturizing Chap Stick

~ Don’t over use Chap Stick

Hopefully these tips will get you through the dry winter months!