When most of us think of dry, chapped lips, we blame the winter season. Yet summer is equally cruel. Time spent in the sun, salty air of the beach, or even the chlorine in the pool may leave your lips sore and flaky. Follow these few simple habits and you can have soft, hydrated, and healthy lips in summers.
Don’t overlook your lips’ SPF
Your lips are equally susceptible to the sun as the other skin on your body, but most people neglect to apply sunblock to them. With the lack of SPF, you are at risk of getting sunburned, dry skin, and permanent damage. Find an SPF lip balm that has good reviews. If your skin is quite sensitive, then consider non-comedogenic mineral products that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which are mostly non-irritating. Reapply after every two hours, especially when you are swimming or sweating.
Stop Licking and Picking
When your lips are dry, it is almost irresistible to lick them away. When the saliva dries, you get drier lips. Scratching at the flakes makes them even worse, resulting in small cuts or irritations. Rather, address dryness correctly by moisturizing and exfoliating. Making minor adjustments to your routines will relieve you of future suffering.
Exfoliate Gently
Your lips also need exfoliation. Any dead skin accumulation leaves them lifeless, and it does not allow the lip balms to work properly. You do not require anything expensive, a lip scrub a few times a week or even a soft, slightly damp washcloth run in a circular motion can help remove dead skin. This removes flakes without causing any damage to the sensitive skin.
Lock in Moisture with Petroleum Jelly
One of the simplest tips is to use a moisturizing lipstick on the lips before coating them with non-greasy petroleum jelly. Some dermatologists suggest the use of ceramides, shea butter, or petrolatum to heal chapped lips. Things to avoid include products with fragrance, menthol, or citrus oils, because these can sting or exacerbate irritation.
Choose Lipsticks That Hydrate
Semi-matte lipsticks are very pretty, but very cruel to already-dry lips. In the summer, replace matte with cream or gloss formulas, which add colour but not dryness. When you have your soft, smooth lips back again, you can go back to wearing matte. But make sure it is a formula that contains nourishing oils. They will provide that velvety feel without the desert dryness.
Drink More Water
Chapped lips are a symptom of dehydration, and no balm will fully work as long as your body itself is dehydrated. Carry a water bottle in your bag wherever you go.
Final Thought
Maintaining your lips during summer is not difficult. Shield them against the sun, hydrate them both internally and externally, and remember to avoid harmful products. In this way, you can have smooth, healthy lips all through the season regardless of whether you are at the beach, by the pool, or just getting into the sun rays.
