We all crave beautiful, luscious, hydrated lips. However, the seasons have not been kind to them, and that’s when the fatal problem arrives: chapped lips. Fortunately, there are remedies. Discover our tips and grandma’s recipes to combat dry lips.
Chapped Lips: Why Are Our Lips Dry?
The lips are one of the most vulnerable parts of the body to external aggression (cold, UV rays, pollution, etc.). In fact, lips are very sensitive because, unlike the skin, they do not have a greasy film or melanin, a pigment produced by skin cells that helps protect itself from the sun. Lips dry faster and easier. Therefore special care must be taken.
Dry lips can be the result of too much temperature difference. Going from indoors with heating to outdoors in winter will inevitably affect the lips. Contrary to what people think, it is not recommended to moisturize the lips as it will further dry out the lips. Lip biting is also a bad habit to break if you want to avoid chapped and sore lips.
Finally, some medications can dry out the lips. This is the case with some acne products and even cortisone-based medications.
How to properly moisturize your lips?
We’ll never repeat it, but prevention is essential when it comes to beauty. In general, the beauty of lips and skin depends on good moisturization. To combat dry lips, always keep a lip balm handy, especially during the colder months. Brush your lips and repeat this motion as many times as needed. When you’re out in the sun or skiing, pack a cane with SPF to protect you from UV rays.
Also, be sure to drink enough water throughout the day to stay hydrated. It is recommended to drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day. You can indulge in various teas or herbal teas to rehydrate and enjoy their health benefits at the same time. Diet also plays a role, which is why it’s important to favor fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Chapped Lips: Home Remedies
Chapped lips are not inevitable. Even with really bad lips, some home remedies can make up for it!
Exfoliate dry lips to remove dead skin
To properly moisturize your lips, you can start with a weekly sugar and honey scrub. Mix honey and sugar, then massage lips gently in circular motions. In addition to the exfoliating properties of sugar, honey has moisturizing, healing, softening, and antioxidant properties. Great for regenerating dry lips! Shea butter and vegetable oils (live, coconut, avocado, etc.) also work wonders for chapped lips.
Homemade Lemon Lip Balm
To moisturize your lips and make them glow, there’s nothing better than 100% natural homemade remedies. In a bowl, combine one teaspoon of whipped cream with one teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. Gently apply this treatment to chapped lips in circular motions and leave on for a few minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil Lip Balm
To pamper your lips, you can make your own lip balm using natural products that are great for dry lips. To make your lip balm, melt 15g of shea butter in a bain-marie, add a drop of lemon essential oil and 10ml of sweet almond oil. Mix the formulation, then let it cool until hardened. Store the balm in a small, airtight pre-sterilized jar. You can apply this lip balm to your lips instantly when you need it.
