Are your lips chapped? …. Did we just catch you licking them?
Guess what? It might be part of the reason they seem to be getting worse. The acids in our saliva actually dehydrate the skin. What to look for in your lip balm? WebMD suggests looking for products with castor seed oil, shea butter, sunflower seed oil, or squalane to nourish cracked lips. Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, sodium PCA, and glycerin help your lips stay extra moist.
M’s Picks:
ESOS Balm (With Shea Butter), $3.49
Rosebud Salve (Petroleum base), $6.00
V’s Picks:
SoftLips (With Sunflower Seed Oil and Petroleum base), $3.69 for 2
C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Balm Stick (With Shea Butter), $7.50
On a budget? Don’t worry, use some of that leftover Coconut Oil we recommended! Olive Oil or Shea Butter offer quick at-home fixes too.