1) No my lips doesn't turn white when in contact with water(though I remember clearly earlier they used to ), and they are same as normal lips in a sense that they are supple, i can smile, eat ,drink anything.
2) I was very apprehensive of getting photo clicked during my peelin cycle, so I don't think i have any pic with crust on my lips.. i searched archives to have any pic/video of that period. below is the link of a youtube video (it's around 6 years back - btw I am 29 now)..I had not applied betagel then , but was undergoing treatment , and using other creams.
It was at the end of peeling cycle so no crusts as such but my lips were swollen , stiff and chapped .i am the guy who is talking and in green chequered shirt ..Here is the link ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3AaSfrvmuc