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Article: Ask the expert: CG! has simple solutions to fix your problem fast.(beauty tips)(Column)
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- CosmoGirl!
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- March 1, 2004
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Q When I wear my lip gloss, my lips peel and it gets clumpy--what's going on?
--Jessica, 15, Hueytown, AL
A Your lip gloss may have expired! Some glosses are mostly made of petroleum jelly and pigment. Over time, the formula separates and won't keep the moisture in your lips, which is what you need. (Note: Toss gloss every three to four months.) Avoid glosses that contain alcohol--it's ultra-drying and can make your lips peel. Instead, use a gloss that's water-based or oil-based to keep the moisture in your lips (try DDF Glossy Lip Therapy SPF 15, $15, ddfskincare.com). Finally, it could also be that you have a buildup of dead skin on ...