Are You Using the Wrong Lip Balm?

If your lips are ever dry, cracked, or perpetually peeling, chances are you’ve slabbed on a layer of Vaseline lip balm for quick relief. Petroleum jelly (aka petrolatum), its main ingredient, is the lip-care equivalent of a plain white tee: functional, unfussy, and relied upon for generations. But lately, chatter online has sparked questions about whether it actually does anything—or even causes harm. So are products that contain petroleum jelly actually good for your lips, or is this a…