Dry lips are one of the most common little annoyances, and they tend to show up at the worst moments. Here is why it happens and what you can do about it day to day.
Why lips dry out so easily
The skin on your lips is thinner than the rest of your face, and it has no oil glands of its own. That means lips cannot make their own moisture the way other skin does, so they lose water quickly.
Common reasons for dry lips
- Weather: dry air, wind and strong sun can all take moisture away.
- Licking your lips: it feels like relief, but the saliva evaporates and leaves lips drier than before.
- Not drinking enough water: your whole body, including your lips, notices.
- Picking or biting: this irritates the skin and slows healing.
- Breathing through your mouth, especially while sleeping.
- Some products: certain lipsticks or flavoured lip products can feel drying for some people.
A simple lip routine
1. Be gentle once or twice a week. A soft lip scrub, used gently in small circles, helps lift away dry flakes. Do it only when your lips are not sore or cracked, and keep it light. Scrubbing hard makes things worse.
2. Treat. After exfoliating, apply a lip treatment to help your lips feel soft and comfortable.
3. Seal. A lip oil on top helps lock in comfort and gives a lovely shine. This is a good step for the evening before bed and before lipstick during the day.
Everyday habits that help
- Drink water through the day.
- Do not peel dry skin off with your fingers. Let it soften and lift away gently.
- Reapply lip care after eating and before bed.
- Protect your lips from the sun just like the rest of your face.
When to see a doctor
If your lips stay cracked, sore or swollen for a long time, bleed, or the corners of your mouth are painful, please see a doctor or pharmacist. Lip care products are for daily comfort and are not a treatment for health conditions.
Our Lip Care Package
If you would like a routine in one set, our Lip Care Package brings together a Lip Polish Scrub, a Lip Treatment and a Lip Oil. Questions? Message us on WhatsApp.
