Nobody likes dry, chapped lips. The problem is, most of us tend to get them during the winter months. Here are some tips on how to prevent them:
- Don't lick your lips. It may feel better for a little while, but the saliva soon evaporates, leaving your lips dryer than before. If you tend to lick your lips (one of the most common bad habits), avoid flavored lip balms, which is too tempting.
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water. During the winter, we're usually not as thirsty as in the summer, but is just as important!
- Use a good chapstick, like Carmex, Nivea, Soft Lips, Burt's Bees etc. See if the chapstick you're using has SPF. It may seem like the sun isn't shining in winter, but the harmful UV rays are still there.
- Use an ointment before going to bed. Vaseline and Burt's Bees are very good.
- If you live in a dry area, you might want to consider getting a humidifier. This is a machine which distributes water vapor. If you already live in a humid place, don't get one. Also, you could try having a well-watered house plant in your room. This is good for the skin, and also makes the air fresh (hello science!).
Watch this video for really good winter skin care tips. It's a girl called Andrea. I really love her videos, you should check them out. Enjoy!
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