How To Take Care Of Dry Lips in Winters?

How To Take Care Of Dry Lips in Winters?

 

 

Winter is here, and so are dry lips. Whether your lipstick isn't gliding as it should or your pout feels tight and flaky, it is time to give your lips the VIP treatment. Here’s a quick guide on how to revive dry and chapped lips and create a nourished, juicy canvas for soft, plump, and healthy-looking lip makeup all season long.

 

How To Take Care Of Dry Lips? Guide On Winter Lip Care

Additional Tips For Winter Dry Lips Care

Apply an overnight lip mask for extra nourishment, avoid licking or picking to prevent irritation, choose balms and creamy lipsticks instead of mattes, and stay hydrated while reapplying lip balm often.

Why Lips Need Extra Care, Especially In Winter?

The skin on the lips is thinner and more sensitive than the rest of your body. Also, the lips lack the oil glands, which prevent them from producing the sebum required to keep the lips moisturized. This is why dry and chapped lips are common when there is a lack of moisture content in the environment itself - whether you are exposed to harsh sunlight, sitting in drying indoor heating, or facing strong, cold winter winds.

 

The low humidity pulls away moisture, making it a season with prevalent dry lips to indulge in a dedicated winter lip care. If left untreated, tiny cracks become deeper, causing even bleeding. Also, lip makeup during this becomes impossible as lipstick becomes patchy, and makeup doesn't sit quite right. In a nutshell, it’s imperative to follow a winter dry lips care routine to flaunt a juicy, healthy pout.

Quick Relief For Dry & Chapped Lip

When the lips are getting dried, you need soothing steps that work ASAP:

 

  • Press a warm, damp cloth to soften flakes
  • Apply a rich lip balm containing shea butter, ceramides, coconut oil, or glycerin
  • In case of mild bleeding, apply an ointment designed for dry lips or take professional help if needed.

How To Prevent Dry Lips? Everyday Ritual For Winter Dry Lip Care

So, your lips are getting dried! Well, silky-soft, plump lips don't appear overnight; they happen with a smart, consistent routine. Here’s how to follow a winter dry lip care routine.

Step 1: Clean Your Lips

Start your daily dry lip care routine by gently cleansing your lips using a damp wash cloth. Remove waterproof lipstick residue with a gentle cleansing oil or balm.

Step 2: Exfoliates Gently (Weekly)

Use a gentle lip scrub 2-3 times a week. This will help to remove flakes from dry lips and make your lipstick go on smooth.

Step 3: Moisturise With Lip Balm

This is the most essential step in your winter dry lip care ritual. Choose a nourishing, hydrating, long-lasting lip balm formula to smoothen and soften the lips. Pick sheer or tinted lip balm to flaunt a juicy pout. Apply lip balm in the centre of your upper lip and glide following the contours of your mouth. Repeat the process across your entire bottom lip.

Step 4: Reapply As Needed

For effective winter dry lip care, reapply lip balm throughout the day and especially before bed.

 

Pro Tip: UV rays also cause dry lips. For added protection, choose SPF lip balm to nourish and protect your lips from sun damage.

 

Follow this uncomplicated regimen to soothe dry lips, renew barrier repair processes, and prevent irritation from worsening.

Additional Tips For Winter Dry Lips Care

  • Apply An Overnight Lip Mask: This deep care technique ensures you never wake up with dry and chapped lips anymore, especially during winter lip care season
  • Avoid Licking Your Lips: Licking, biting, or peeling skin can aggravate dry, chapped lips and further reduce moisture levels
  • Choose Nourishing Makeup For Dry Lips: Prefer balms and creamy lipsticks; use liquid matte lipstick formulas in rotation
  • Stay Hydrated: Lips are getting dried? Drink water and apply a balm as and when needed

Post-Care Lip Makeup Ideas

Once your dry and chapped lips are revived, you can try these lip makeup styles to let your pout do all the talking:

1. Soft Matte Lip Makeup

Start this lip look with gentle exfoliation, apply lip balm, line your lips, followed by a creamy matte lipstick.

 

2. Glazed Gloss Glow

Be a glossy Goddess by applying lip balm first, then follow with sheer or tinted lip gloss or plumping lip gloss for non-sticky radiance.

 

3. Peach Plush Tint

Cleanse your lip well and pat dry. Glide lip tint across your upper and bottom lips. You can create a blurred or gradient lip look with a lip tint.

 

  • Perfect For: Try this look when doing Holiday makeup, especially for winter vacation outings, casual festive day events

 

Smoother lips equal smoother makeup. Prioritise winter dry lip care and elevate every lip look with ease. Treat your pout with royalty - because your lips deserve the best care!

 

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Frequently Asked Questions on Dry Lip Care

Soothe dry lips with nourishing lip balms formulated with ceramides, coconut oil, and vitamin E, etc. Avoid harsh weather exposure, i.e., sun and cold winds, stay hydrated, and reapply lip balm frequently to restore softness and prevent flaking. Gently exfoliate dry lips once or twice weekly using a mild scrub or damp towel to remove flakes, then seal with a conditioning balm to maintain smooth, nourished texture. Prep lips (cleanse and exfoliate) with lip balm, let it absorb, use creamy or satin lipsticks, layer a touch of gloss or oil for hydrated, smooth-looking colour payoff.

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