Byline by: Janice George
Chapped, dry lips are common problems during the winter season. We need to make sure that they are consistently hydrated and moisturised to prevent them from getting even rougher and flakier. While most of us lick our lips to get rid of the dry feeling, it’s the worst thing one can do! Reason being, our saliva dries the lips out even further, and that causes them to crack up. Also, it is important to avoid biting or rubbing your lips while they are dry or peeling. This is when a lip balm comes into play…
They act as a protective layer for your lips and most of these products also provide sun protection. The petroleum jelly and different oils used in these lip balms keep the lips from drying out. Here are a couple of lip balms we have listed out that will help you through winter.
1. Kiehl’s, Lip Balm #1
This moisturising balm keeps your chapped lips super nourished. It includes squalane, aloe vera, and vitamin E—all the essential ingredients that keep the lips soft, hydrated and moisturised.
2. The Body Shop, Vitamin E Lip Care SPF 15
With vitamin E and olive oil and coconut oil, this moisturising formula is great for extra dry lips. It also protects the lips from the harmful sun rays with its minimal but effective SPF content.
3. Maybelline, Baby Lips Love Color
Maybelline’s Baby Lips Love Color balm stays moisturised for sixteen hours. The wax and shea butter in this balm give the mouth a smooth and soft appearance. You’ll find most women carrying this product in their bags as it also comes with SPF 20.
4. MAC Cosmetics, Lip Conditioner Hydratant
This lip conditioner and hydratant nourishes the lips. It can be worn as a lip balm or even used as a base coat for lipsticks. The sweet almond oil, avocado oil, and shea butter provide a silky shine on the lips. For all those vanilla lovers, the balm contains MAC’s signature vanilla scent.
5. Nykaa, Lip Crush Macaron Lip Balm
This formula provides long-lasting moisture to your delicate lips. These macaron shaped balms reveal a soft colour on the lips. The shea butter, sweet almond oil, and jojoba oil make for a smooth application of the product.
During the winter, we tend to drink less amount of water which could also be another reason for our lips to become dry. So make sure to stay hydrated by drinking at least 8 glasses of water. Do keep these tips in mind to get healthier looking lips this winter.
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