Revival Tips For Chapped Lips
Winters’ dry and cold air wants something your lips have: water. And so it steals it, regularly robbing your lips of moisture until they chap, split or become inflamed. Ouch!
There’s no reason why you have to suffer with sore, dry lips all season. You can easily restore and retain their beauty and comfort with a couple of protective products, regular exfoliation and by sipping water.
Apply lip balm
Nothing rescues chapped lips better than balms! They help rehydrate, moisturize and protect your lips from the environmental elements that bother them. Apply balms frequently throughout the day to help your lips stay smooth and comfortable.
TIP: If your lips are inflamed, sore and severely cracked, they probably need a more heavy-duty product to help them heal. Use medicated lip ointment or repairing lip care products in place of regular balms until your lips are split-free.
Applying lip product, however, doesn’t mean giving up on balms. Use them together for ultimate lip protection. The duo makes it very hard for moisture to leave your lips, so they’re less likely to crack or chap.
TIP: If you prefer not to wear lipstick but want a bit of colour that lasts for hours, put on lipliner. Line your lips, then fill them in with the pencil, and top with protective balm.
Exfoliate dry skin
It can be tempting to pick off bits of dry skin with your fingers or teeth, but refrain. “When you pull away at the skin, you’re damaging the skin cells and you’re spreading bacteria. Instead, gently exfoliate-up to three times a week-to make your lips flake-free.
To remove dry skin, use a mixture of honey and sugar. Rub it over your lips using gentle, circular motions, then let it sit and penetrate for a couple of minutes. Both ingredients are humectants, so they help seal water into your lips. Wash off the exfoliant with warm water, then immediately apply your balm.
TIP: If your lips are inflamed and splitting, don’t exfoliate-doing so will make them worse. Wait until the open wounds heal (remember to use the aforementioned healing balms!) before you remove dry skin.
Aim to consume the standard eight glasses of water a day. When your body’s short on water, your lips will look drier and be more prone to crack.
