I guess when I started my lips weren't extremely raw and red. It almost looks like the way it should be and then skin grows over top of it. When I would leave the scabs on for a long period of time and they would come off, that's when it would be extremely raw and red underneath.
I definitely see progress as far as the lessening of the build up. Not sure if that's just because I'm constantly applying a barrier or what. I will provide updates once Im able to do it for a longer period of time.