This balm contains hydrocortisone to provide you with quick relief from chapped lips – even during the biting cold of winter. The hydrocortisone makes this the best lip balm due to how it penetrates the skin to heal problems that other balms and plain hydrocortisone creams can't handle. Simply apply the balm as directed (3-4 times a day) for an effective, over-the-counter solution to common issues