When lips are chapped, the first thing most of us do is reach for lip balm to add moisture, but that’s not the only step to recovery.
The skin on the lips is one of the thinnest and most delicate areas of skin on our bodies, and the first to show the telltale signs of the temperature change - dehydration and sensitivity.
While you’re busy slathering rich cream on your face and elevating your skincare with oils, don’t forget your lips. Use these quick hacks for soft, happy lips all winter long:
1. FIND A LIP SCRUB AND USE IT
Exfoliation is a key step to add to your lip-care routine to remove dry skin and create a smooth and receptive surface area to absorb any moisturiser you might apply. Use a sugar scrub with a granular formula that is gentle enough for lips and apply it in small, circular motions.
2. MAKE YOUR OWN SCRUB
You don’t have to spend a fortune on lip scrub. Put your DIY skills to the test by making your own. Mix a teaspoon of brown sugar in a small bowl with some coconut oil to make a paste and apply it to your lips for a hydrating and effective scrub.