With the weather getting drier and cold, it has started resulting in chapped and flaky lips that can be painful sometimes
Lips are extremely sensitive to cold and tend to get repeatedly dry throughout winter.
While there is a wide range of products to help, you can also try out a few easy home remedies to soothe your chapped lips.
Removing the dry and dead skin from the lips is the first step to achieving smoother lips. You can exfoliate with a homemade sugar-and-honey lip scrub with the use of a soft toothbrush. It will not only remove the dry skin but also help in dealing with product accumulation.
It is very important to rely on heavy moisturising for lips during the winter months, especially with products containing shea butter, coconut oil, Vitamin E, and more. Try applying the moisturiser multiple times a day. You can also go for overnight lip nourishment.
You need to drink adequate water during the winter months to keep your body as well as your lips hydrated. Dehydration can often reflect on your lips. Include ample water, herbal teas, and more fluids in your diet.
When going outdoors, one should make sure to protect one's lips from the harsh wind and sunlight. Wear a lip balm with SPF or a scarf to shield.
While it may feel satisfying to pick on the dry, flaky skin on the lips, it can result in bleeding, worsen dryness, and damage the layer. Resist the urge and apply lip balm.