Yes my lips have peeled for about four years, only the last year and a half though were they at their worst.
I have been using lip balms my entire life. Only gradually through Middle School and High School did I feel the need to have it on me constantly. I wouldn't say I had a "huge breakout" it was more of a gradual thing for me. A very small part of my top lip was affected a couple years ago, and it grew more and more after each month.
I'm so happy you've decided to heal yourself the natural way! Let me know how fast they are healing with showering and getting them wet, I'm interested to know!