10 surprising uses for chapstick nobody ever told you about



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6. Soothe Rhinitis

Frequently wiping the nose due to a cold can irritate the skin around or inside the nose. Run your finger over a tube of lip balm and apply it to the irritated area. ChapStick will moisturize the skin and help it heal. But don’t use ChapStick menthol as it may itch.

7. Make an improvised candle

If you insert a small wooden match or stick into the ChapStick, you’ll have a good emergency candle.

8. Make a fire

If you need to start a fire, a regular ChapStick can help. Put a little conditioner on a cotton ball and set it on fire. The cotton will explode on fire immediately, and the oil in the lip balm will increase the flame. This would help it burn longer during a larger fire.

9. Lubricate the broken zipper

Lip balms contain oil, which is why they are great for fixing fasteners that get stuck.

10. Make your perfume last longer

If you apply ChapStick where you applied perfume, this will make your perfume stronger and allow you to enjoy the scent for longer.

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