Do you have dry lips? Make it a thing of the past with this all-you-need-to-know guide. From what causes sore, chapped lips to how to prevent and treat them, we’ve got it covered.
What Causes Dry Lips?
The skin on your lips is very thin and delicate and therefore more sensitive. You’ll notice your lips become drier or chapped when the air temperature drops, when there’s a bitter wind, or when you’ve been subjected to air conditioning, or they can be burnt when you’re in the sun. In fact, more moisture is lost through your lips than through any other part of your face or body, so it’s no surprise that your lips need extra attention and lots of moisturising. Upping your water intake to at least one litre a day will make sure your body is hydrated, which in turn gives your lips a moisture boost, but sometimes you need a little help from lip exfoliators and balms, too.
Nivea
NIVEA SUN Lip Balm with SPF 30, 4.8g
£0.10
Palmer's
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Lip Balm with SPF 15 4g
£1.00
Carmex
Carmex Original Pot 7.2g
£3.49
Buy 1 get 2nd 1/2 price on selected Carmex
Superdrug
Superdrug Blue Lip Balm Stick 4.8g
£1.25
How to Prevent Dry Lips?
Exfoliate lips twice a week to remove dead skin cells and create a smooth surface to apply your lip balm to. You can make your own scrub by mixing a tablespoon of brown sugar with a tablespoon of honey, then rub it gently onto your lips with your fingertips in a circular motion. Remove with a clean, damp, muslin cloth. Never exfoliate if your lips have open wounds or are chapped.
Ideally you should try to apply lip balm multiple times every day, so keep it in your handbag, on your desk and bedside table, too. There are different types of lip products available, including:
SPF Lip Balms
The sensitive skin on your lips will easily burn in the sun, so look for products formulated with SPF15 or above to protect them from sun damage.
Classic Lip Balms
Look for products that are formulated with beeswax and petroleum jelly – they will act as a barrier, helping to seal in moisture. Many balms have lip-conditioning properties – look for moisture-rich ingredients such as cocoa butter and aloe vera, which will give your lips a much-needed moisture boost, as well as helping to soothe, nourish and protect them.
Tinted Lip Balms
If lipstick is too much for daytime, opt for a tinted lip balm for a subtle pop of colour with the added benefit of being moisturising. You could even try a product with lip-plumping benefits.
How To Treat Dry Lips
If you’re suffering with dry, sore and chapped lips, regularly apply a medicated balm, ointment or treatment to help soothe, heal and repair them. Never bite or peel off the skin as this will cause more irritation, and avoid licking your lips as this will cause lips to dry out even more.
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Do you have dry lips? Make it a thing of the past with this all-you-need-to-know guide. From what causes sore, chapped lips to how to prevent and treat them, we’ve got it covered.
What Causes Dry Lips?
The skin on your lips is very thin and delicate and therefore more sensitive. You’ll notice your lips become drier or chapped when the air temperature drops, when there’s a bitter wind, or when you’ve been subjected to air conditioning, or they can be burnt when you’re in the sun. In fact, more moisture is lost through your lips than through any other part of your face or body, so it’s no surprise that your lips need extra attention and lots of moisturising. Upping your water intake to at least one litre a day will make sure your body is hydrated, which in turn gives your lips a moisture boost, but sometimes you need a little help from lip exfoliators and balms, too.
How to Prevent Dry Lips?
Exfoliate lips twice a week to remove dead skin cells and create a smooth surface to apply your lip balm to. You can make your own scrub by mixing a tablespoon of brown sugar with a tablespoon of honey, then rub it gently onto your lips with your fingertips in a circular motion. Remove with a clean, damp, muslin cloth. Never exfoliate if your lips have open wounds or are chapped.
Ideally you should try to apply lip balm multiple times every day, so keep it in your handbag, on your desk and bedside table, too. There are different types of lip products available, including:
SPF Lip Balms
The sensitive skin on your lips will easily burn in the sun, so look for products formulated with SPF15 or above to protect them from sun damage.
Classic Lip Balms
Look for products that are formulated with beeswax and petroleum jelly – they will act as a barrier, helping to seal in moisture. Many balms have lip-conditioning properties – look for moisture-rich ingredients such as cocoa butter and aloe vera, which will give your lips a much-needed moisture boost, as well as helping to soothe, nourish and protect them.
Tinted Lip Balms
If lipstick is too much for daytime, opt for a tinted lip balm for a subtle pop of colour with the added benefit of being moisturising. You could even try a product with lip-plumping benefits.
How To Treat Dry Lips
If you’re suffering with dry, sore and chapped lips, regularly apply a medicated balm, ointment or treatment to help soothe, heal and repair them. Never bite or peel off the skin as this will cause more irritation, and avoid licking your lips as this will cause lips to dry out even more.
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