Remedies for dry and chapped lips

Cold, wind, temperature changes, sun are the main enemies of our lips and responsible for them drying out and cracking, especially during winter. That is why it is now when we should most pamper them, following a simple daily ritual.

Moisten them. This is the first commandment for your lips to withstand inclement weather. The skin that covers them is especially sensitive and needs that protective barrier that gives us an intense regenerating balm. Apply a good layer several times a day, especially before going to bed. Like facial skin, lip skin uses the night to deeply regenerate and nourish.

Exfoliate them. Do you perform this cosmetic procedure on your skin? Why not on the lips? It can remove dead cells and regenerate skin very easily in just 5 minutes. Buy a special brush or use a soft-bristle toothbrush. Rub your lips in a circular motion without pressing to avoid irritation, then rinse with plenty of water. Repeat this operation once a week.

Protect them from the sun. In both summer and winter, lips need protection against harmful UV rays. For this reason, experts recommend using high intensity sunscreen throughout the year. Use it regularly, especially if you are going to do outdoor sports such as skiing.

Do not expose them to direct cold. While this may seem very palpable, it is important to remember that a scarf or kerchief can be great allies. Use them as a barrier to protect your lips from the cold when you go out.

Protect them from fever. Chapped lips are more prone to reactivation of the herpes virus during. If you are one of those people who usually have flare-ups during this time, use a topical antiviral treatment that slows its progression and shortens the healing process.

It also hydrates from the inside out. During the winter months, cold air removes moisture from the skin and lips, causing them to dry out and chap. Approximately as simple as drinking water throughout the day can be a great ally, which is why it is important to always have a bottle on hand. The minimum recommended amount of water is two liters per day.

Never wet them with saliva. When lips are cut and dry, we tend to wet them with our own saliva for instant relief. However, this habit will only dry them out and break them further. Get rid of it as soon as possible and always have an intensive repairing balm on hand.

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