Exfoliate your lips every week
Removing dead skin every week is essential so that when you moisturize, your skin can fully absorb the moisturizing ingredients from your lip balm. You can use a lip scrub or a soft toothbrush to gently exfoliate your lips to prevent cracking and chapping. It should be noted that keeping your lips moisturized with natural lip balm is important.
Choose lip balms with Vitamin & SPF
You should choose lip balms that contain vitamin C, vitamin E, quercetin, petrolatum, zinc, oxide, octinoxate, and glycerin. Depending on the season, it is necessary to use a lip product with SPF to prevent the harmful effects of sunlight and even drier skin. SPF provides an extra layer of protection while preventing inflammation.
Moisturize, especially at night when your skin is in the process of repairing itself. When your lips are damaged, it is best to avoid using products that contain mineral oil like Vaseline, as they can clog your skin, leading to prolonged burning and discomfort.
Using anti-inflammatory medication can help reduce pain and redness from sunburn, such as ibuprofen for internal pain relief. However, you should consult a doctor before using it.
Hydrate more
Lips have abundant blood supply, which gives them their red color but also makes them more prone to dehydration. Our lips also have more nerve endings, making them more sensitive, emphasizing the unique structure and function of the lips that highlight the importance of keeping the lip skin healthy, hydrated, and moisturized.
By drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day (or more during winter), you can help the moisturizing products work more effectively.
Use lipsticks and lip gloss instead of matte lipsticks
Moisturizing lipsticks will not only last longer than matte lipsticks but also help prevent long-term lip cracking and chapping.
Choosing a matte lipstick can sometimes dry out your lips and make them age faster. Sometimes your lips may be cracked and even drier, so you should not only use matte lipsticks but also avoid using bold lipsticks.
A too dry lip formula can accentuate wrinkles and dry skin. You should choose a moisturizing lip product with vibrant colors. Specifically, a clear lip liner or one that matches your lip color will keep the color from smudging and look more natural.