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Have your lips ever been so dry they split and bled? Even if you haven't, we all know the annoyance of chapped lips, especially in the winter and summer.
Since lips have no oil glands to keep them moisturized and protected, it’s up to you. You might not know where to start if you’ve never done it before. But, good news! It's not as hard as you think.
Today, we’re sharing ways you can keep your lips soft and moisturized. By incorporating a few of these tips and tricks into your daily life, you'll never have to deal with chapped lips again (hopefully).
How can you Prevent Dry Lips?
Drink More Water
Be honest with yourself– you’re probably not drinking enough water. It’s a common problem in busy adults. However, a dehydrated body leads to dry lips and other health problems.
To drink more water, try:
- Carrying a water bottle with you at all times
- Keeping water on your desk at work
- Using a timer bottle to gamify drinking water
- Downloading a water-tracking app on your phone
- Infusing your water with fruits and vegetables for more flavor
Don’t Lick Your Lips
When our lips are dry, it’s tempting to lick them for more moisture. But your saliva will actually dry your lips out more. It can also irritate any splits you may have. Resist the urge to lick and apply a moisturizing lip product instead.
Use a Humidifier
Dry air sucks moisture out of your skin and lips, leaving them dehydrated and dull. Use a humidifier to put water back into the air and your skin with minimal effort from you. Many people enjoy using them at night, but you can use them at work or any other environment with dry air.
Exfoliate Your Lips
If you have a lot of dead skin on your lips, no amount of lip balm or vaseline will help. Instead, you need to take the time to exfoliate your lips and clear all the dead skin away first. Thankfully, it's pretty easy.
You can gently scrub your lips with your washcloth at the end of your shower or use a soft toothbrush and warm water to gently remove the dead skin. For lasting results, try to make it a weekly or monthly habit.
Apply Lip Products Before Bed
While it’s important to use lip balm and other hydrating products throughout the day, eating, drinking, and just living life makes them wear off quickly. For longer-lasting results, try applying your most moisturizing products right before you go to bed.
You won’t have as much of a chance of rubbing it off while asleep, so it’ll have time to settle into your lips and bring better healing. If your bedroom is dry, it'll also protect your lips from drying out overnight.
Be Mindful of Your Lipstick
We ladies love a bit of lipstick to finish off our makeup looks. But some of those products, such as matte or liquid lipsticks, can dry out our lips more.
Don’t worry; you can still enjoy your lipstick. Just look for products and formulas with moisturizing ingredients, such as shea butter, jojoba oil, or apricot kernel oil. You can also apply a lip moisturizer before you put on your lipstick to create a barrier between it and your lips.
What are the best products for dry lips?
Lip Balm
Lip balm is a classic hydration method. Most of us have several lying around our house and car for on-the-go application. Just make sure you're using a product with natural ingredients to avoid irritating your lips more.
Lip Whip
Lip whip is like body butter but for your lips. The soft formula softens with your body heat for easy application all day. It melts into your lips, leading to new levels of moisturization.
Fun fact: Mountain City Candles Lip Whip is a handmade blend of shea butter, mango butter, vitamin E, mica, and flavor. It’s all-natural, budget-friendly, and feels incredible on your lips.
Lip Oil
If you love lip gloss but find it dries you out, try lip oil instead. It’s a product made with natural oils and ingredients that provide color and hydration for your lips.
Vaseline
Vaseline is an age-old cure for dry lips. The hydrating formula can restore chapped lips in days. Because it’s thicker and less attractive, it’s a perfect product to apply overnight.
Aquaphor
Another healing lip product is Aquaphor, which is known for its effectiveness on dry, chapped skin. They have special applicators just for your lips that you can apply overnight or before you put on lipstick.
Lanoline
Lanoline is a by-product of sheep’s wool. It’s what keeps them waterproof. This makes it a highly moisturizing product, perfect for dry lips. Just be aware if you’re allergic to wool, you’ll probably be allergic to this.
Lip Mask
Like a face mask, a lip mask is a highly hydrating product, perfect for restoring your skin. You can use it overnight for the best benefits or make it a once-a-week treat for your mouth.
These actions and products will let you say goodbye to chapped, dry lips for good. Just remember, hydration is an ongoing process. You have to stay consistent with your moisturization habits for long-lasting results.
Are you in need of an all-natural, moisturizing lip product that comes in a variety of delicious flavors? Then why not try our affordable homemade lip whip? With products like shea butter and apricot kernel oil, your lips stay hydrated day and night.
Post by Rachel Meyer
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