I’ll be honest: During the winter, I relaxed a bit. My hands and cheeks remained dry in spite of my diligent moisturizing efforts. When was the last time I had my nails done?
But I never fumble with my lips when speaking. I detest having chapped, parched lips. I’m offering our top advice since it will help you develop gorgeous, healthy, and attractive lips.
1. Exfoliate
By gently brushing your lips with a damp, soft toothbrush or washcloth, you can get rid of dry, flaky skin. Since it makes my lips a little more sensitive, I do this about once a week, usually on a weekend morning when I don’t have immediate plans to go outside.
2. Hydrate
Lips lack oil glands, which causes them to dry out and crack more easily than the rest of your skin. It took me years to break the habit of licking my lips, which also depletes moisture, so drink plenty of water to prevent dry lips.
3. Protect and moisturize
Lips are frequently exposed to the sun, especially the bottom lip. Thus, skin tumors are frequently found there. Therefore, it is VERY IMPORTANT that your daily lip balm has an SPF of 15 or greater. And yes, even when wearing a mask, you still need to protect your lips and the rest of your skin! I change to a moisturizing moisturizer at night to aid with overnight dryness.
4. Take Care of Your Lips: Reapply often
Reapply lip protection against the sun every two hours, particularly after eating or drinking. I find it useful to store my SPF lip balm in multiple locations. So that I remember to apply shortly after brushing my teeth, I often keep one at my desk, in my purse, on my bedside, and in the bathroom. The benefit of this arrangement is that you have an excuse to try out various brands and goods. Keep in mind to reapply lip sunscreen at least every two hours.
5. Speaking of products: make sure you’re using the right ones
Search for lipstick brands that bear the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Approval. You can trust that the seal will only be given to sun protection goods that satisfy the requirements of our Photobiology Committee, a group of top authorities on how the sun affects the skin. Your lips will be tender and sun-protected if a product has our Seal, there is no question about that.
