Forum: lifehacks.stackexchange.com
Tags: <personal-care>
Title: My nose is always dry from inside and therefore very irritating. How to keep it moistened?
Question: It is a daily problem. Please guide about what can I do to keep my nose moist from inside most of the time.

Answers:
sents: text: I have always just used a little Vaseline on the inside of my nose.
answer_details: author: lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/7568/Swimjz
score: 4
sents: text: I have the same problem and dab a Q tip in olive oil or avocado oil and rub it around the interior bases of my nostrils every morning, and then let it sit for a good 3-4 hours before blowing my nose.
text: It has proven very effective.
answer_details: author: lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/13845/Naruto
score: 3
sents: text: Coconut oil is also a very effective moisturizer for a dry nose as is baby oil.
text: I used to use Vaseline but after reading about the possibility of contracting pneumonia as a result (because it's a petroleum product), I switched to coconut oil and/or baby oil...or any vegetable-based oil (olive, avocado, etc) to relieve nasal dryness.
text: I apply a bit (doesn't take much) each evening and morning and no longer have problems with nose bleeds which were beginning to be an on-going problem for me.
answer_details: author: lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/25618/Brenda
score: 2
sents: text: You need: -A large bowl -A towel
text: -Hot
text: water Directions Bring several cups of water to boil and then pour into your bowl.
text: Place your face over the bowl (not too close though, as the steam can be quite hot) and drape a towel over your head and the bowl to trap the steam.
text: Breathe deeply for 5-10 minutes, and then follow up 15 minutes later with an application of coconut oil.
text: If you don’t feel like making up a bowl of hot water just for your nose, even inhaling the steam from a cup of tea or taking a hot shower can really help.
answer_details: author: lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/13021/Wha2wear
score: 1
sents: text: Not much of a lifehack, but you could just opt for a nasal spray like: http://www.amazon.com/Ayr-Saline-Nasal-Soothing-Ounce/dp/B0010NSC1U?ie=UTF8&keywords=nose%20moisture&qid=1461915929&ref_=sr_1_1_a_it&sr=8-1
answer_details: author: lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/13730/mowwwalker
score: 1
sents: text: Any nasal spray containing soothing oil will do wonders.
text: Some products use aloe, others use sesame oil.
text: People where I live (VERY arid Namibia) put a small dab of petroleum jelly on the tip of one of their fingers and stick it in their nose and try and spread it evenly.
text: This also works very well.
text: Having to wash you hands all the time, is a nuisance though.
answer_details: author: lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/13734/NamSandStorm
score: 1
sents: text: Try putting a humidifier nearby to where you spend a lot of your day, and see if the moister air helps.
text: Also be sure to drink plenty of water/other liquids throughout the day.
answer_details: author: lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/7257/WBT
score: 1
sents: text: Some people have recommended Nasal sprays.
text: However, that could potentially have a longterm impact, such as chemical dependency, on your nose if you useful often (e.g many times per day).
text: I would recommend buying a humidifier if you can place one in your room.
text: Or, if not, another trick is place bowl of water or a wet towel nearby as you work or sleep.
text: It will add moisture to the air as the water evaporates from your bowl or towel.
text: Therefore, keeping the air moist and preventing your nose from getting too dry.
answer_details: author: lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/13838/Jonathan
score: 1
sents: text: No substance containing any kind of oil is good for a dry nose.
text: It can get into your lungs and cause an abscess.
text: You should only use water based moisturizers or sterilized or distilled water which is what most commercial products are made from.
text: read the medical literature on the internet.
text: Don't depend on unqualified opinions.
answer_details: author: lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/31753/suzanne riley
score: 1
sents: text: A humidifier in your bedroom while you sleep is a great option, as well as Secaris nasal gel.
answer_details: author: lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/32012/Celia Pallister
score: 1

Summary of the answers:
There are a number of different products that you might consider applying to the inside of your nose, including vaseline, olive oil or coconut oil. However, some people do not recommend applying oil-based products. In addition to this, you should make sure that you drink plenty of water throughout the day and might want to consider getting a humidifier for your bedroom while you sleep.
Try running a little petroleum jelly, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil or baby oil inside your nose or try a nasal spray (although some consider these options best avoided) or use a humidifier.