As one of the most prominent features on your face, your lips are supposed to stand out. Unfortunately, standing out without a shield for protection against harsh or very cold weather can lead to seriously chapped lips.
That’s why regularly adding moisture to lips as part of a daily ritual is the best defense against lips that appear dull, cracked, flakey and wind burned.
“Periodic, consistent application of a moisturizing lip balm will help seal in lips’ natural moisture and form a protective barrier to the cold and wind that frequently exasperate the problem of dry, cracked lips this time of year,” says Dr. Charles Zugerman, associate professor of clinical dermatology at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago.
Zugerman added that because lip skin is very thin and contains few oil glands to keep it lubricated, moisture is critical to maintaining a healthy balance.
He recommends a moisturizing lip balm such as Blistex Lip Infusion, which is the first-ever liquid lip balm. Its formula also includes lanolin to help store and maintain skin’s moisture balance.
If lips become severely chapped, Zugerman...