22 Lip Balms That'll Save Your Chapped Lips This Winter
Buy at least five because you know you will lose a few.
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Chapped lips any time of the year are no fun, but throwing sub-zero winter temps into the mix? A nightmare. Plus, once your lips get a little dry and cracked, it seems like no matter what you do, there's no turning back to revive that soft pout. And how exactly are you supposed to wear your fave red lipstick or pretty lip gloss over flaky lips?
Winter is a tough time for kissable lips — you have to take extra care of 'em when strong winds, cold weather, and not to mention dry skin, are in your way. If your lips are literally flaking (I know, gross) and you need a treatment ASAP, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Marnie Nussbaum recommends using a brown sugar and coconut oil scrub to exfoliate the roughness, and then applying a moisturizing lip balm on top. And you've probably been told this a million times, but you should also avoid picking at flaky skin and licking your lips.
But more importantly, a good lip protectant will solve all of your problems. We asked Dr. Nussbaum for her best tips on finding a lip balm that will not only remedy your chapped lips, but also protect them from getting cracked in the future. "Look for super moisturizing and emollient-based ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, highly refined petrolatum," she says. For hydrating and creating a protective barrier on your lips, she suggests looking for beeswax-based balms.
So with that in mind, here are the best lip balms for winter (under $30!) that will seriously restore hydration into that pucker. Welcome back, soft kissable lips. I've missed you. 😘
Yerin Kim is the Assistant Editor for Snapchat Discover at Seventeen, covering beauty, sex & health, lifestyle, and entertainment. Originally from New Jersey but raised in Seoul, she is a proud Syracuse grad who loves fluffy puppies and a good Instagram opp. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram!
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