Hi everybody,
In response to the new Chapstick thread, I generally use regular Blistex
lip balm everytime I go outside during cold, windy weather or for
prolonged periods in the sun. It has no adverse affect on my playing,
but protects my lips well from chapping and sunburn. I was given a
sample of Chopsaver last year to test - it seemed to be equal in quality
to Blistex, no better or worse. I like the idea of using natural
ingredients but Blistex is easier to find!
Ken Hawes
message: 4
date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 20:29:10 -0700
from: Steven Slaff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
subject: [Hornlist] Chapstick
Hi all,
I was searching the web and came across a couple interesting and
seemingly unique types of chapstick. The websites for two of the most
interesting ones are as follows:
http://www.zajamusic.com/chopstic.htm
http://www.chopsaver.com/
Since I am always on the look out for chapstick (I haven't yet found
one brand that satisfies me), these caught my eye, especially the "Chop
Saver," which was made by a professional trumpet player and contains
all natural ingredients. It also reminds me of a few questions about
chapstick that I've had for a long time which I will now post to this
list to gather input. First, has anyone had any experiences with these
above chapsticks? Alternatively, what chapstick do you all use (if any)?
Also, what chapstick ingredients do you think are good to stay away
from? I have heard so many differing opinions about chapstick
additives. Someone even told me once that chapsticks with Beeswax
actually STOP your lips from healing because lips can't break down the
wax!
Finally, what do you all think about using chapsticks every day (even
multiple times a day). I wonder if it's bad to expose one's lips to the
same substances every day, even if they are supposedly healthy/natural
such as Arnica.
Hopefully this will start an interesting discussion!
Steven Slaff
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