For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor lip irritations. Temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips. For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with cold sores. An Advanced Moisture System delivers penetrating medication in a unique formula to relieve cold sores and severe lip dryness. Blistex Lip Ointment contains four medications to provide relief from the pain itching and discomfort of lip sores and blisters. The moisture and emollient base in Blistex Lip Ointment hydrates and softens lip cells to alleviate cracking and seriously dry lips.