It’s Dry Lip Season — Here’s How to Protect Your Lips 👄 the Right Way

As we head into the colder months, many of us notice our lips becoming dry and chapped. It’s tempting to reach for a chapstick every few minutes, but here’s the truth: some lip balms actually make dryness worse. Ingredients like menthol, camphor, and certain fragrances can create a cycle of temporary relief that ultimately weakens your lips’ natural barrier—making you reapply again and again.

Why Choosing the Right Balm Matters

To truly heal and protect your lips, choose a balm that’s deeply nourishing and free of irritating ingredients. Look for formulas rich in panthenol, shea butter, and ceramides—they help lock in moisture and strengthen your skin barrier.

For more on maintaining a strong skin barrier, read our post on Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.

Recommended Lip Balms

💧 La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Lips – Ideal for eczema-prone or extremely dry lips. It restores comfort and hydration with 5% panthenol and shea butter.

☀️ Softlips Vanilla (SPF 20) – Lightweight, smooth, and protective—great for daytime wear with sun protection. Learn more about SPF in our article on Chemical vs. Physical Sunscreen.

🍯 Burt’s Bees Pomegranate – Naturally rich and antioxidant-packed for everyday nourishment.

Don’t Forget Your Environment

Dry indoor air can be just as harsh as the cold outdoors. Using a humidifier in your bedroom or workspace helps maintain healthy moisture levels in the air, keeping not just your lips—but your skin—hydrated overnight. Pairing that with a hydrating balm before bed can make a world of difference by morning.

Keep your skin glowing and balanced all year with our facial and skincare treatments designed to boost hydration and repair the skin barrier.

Final Tip:

Stay hydrated, resist licking your lips, and reapply your balm before bed or whenever you’re in heated or air-conditioned spaces. Prevention is everything when it comes to soft, healthy lips.

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