(How cool are these lips? LOVE it. thx weheartit!)
I hate dry lips. HATE. And I guess my readers know this because for some reason I get a lot of emails and inquiries on how to prevent or banish dry lips. So here's my trick:
At the end of each shower, I take a washcloth, wet it, and gently scrub my lips until I feel it's smooth (I keep a washcloth in the shower just for this. I make sure to hang it up to dry after the shower so there aren't any unwanted bacteria forming). The hot water and steam from the shower softens the skin on my lips which allows for easy exfoliating. You can also use your toothbrush: after brushing your teeth, take the clean brush and gently brush your lips.
I've been doing this everyday for many years and never had an issue with cracked or peeling lips.
Throughout the day I also apply lip balm to maintain the smoothness. Here are my faves:
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer w/SPF 15: I have one in each purse and on my desk and night table...I also got my family and friends hooked on it. This has always been my fave.
C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Products: These double as gloss and lip treatment and it works really well. I also love the mint fragrance (supposed to help your breath smell minty fresh).
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
- When I was on Accutane several years ago, this and Nivea Creme
were the only things that helped with my extreme dry skin and lips (yeaaah...fun side effects of the drug). It's not only great for your lips, but for other dry areas on your body.
- When I was on Accutane several years ago, this and Nivea Creme were the only things that helped with my extreme dry skin and lips (yeaaah...fun side effects of the drug). It's not only great for your lips, but for other dry areas on your body.
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16 comments:
i too am addicted to that neutrogena chapstick! OBSESSED.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels compelled to keep lip balm in various places for easy access! I have some in my purse, at my work desk, and on my dresser at home. If I were ever in a situation where I didn't have any I'm sure I'd be panicking within 5 minutes lol.
Aquaphor is one of the best things to happen to mankind. It keeps my lips in good shape and I have the biggest mouth on earth! :P
Minx needs to do lips next! Ha ha...
Ooh that toothbrush tip makes a lot of sense. Neutrogena rocks.
hi hunnie
just what I needed , a lip moisturizer for my poor lips ! :)
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i always have dry lips and never seem to find a solution! i think i'll try these remedies. thanks :)
The washcloth tip is a great one! I'd never thought of that.
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xxxnicole
Oh I love that C.O. Bigelow lip gloss, it lasts forever too!
P.S. Thanks for the lovely compliment you left on my blog. :)
I love Bigelow Mentha's mint lip gloss! It's one of my favorite lip glosses. The smell is def over powering which gives you awesome breath!
You can put Aquafor on your lips? Totally trying that. Happy Friday!
i like people who use the norwegian formula just because i'm norwegian.. :P
myself, i alternate between rosebud salve, eight hour cream and lucas' papaw ointment, but i scrub my lips with a washcloth or my toothbrush too, and it works!
Great post! My lips are in MUCH need of some TLC. Living in a new region has done terrible things to my skin!
Love the lips.
XO THE GIRL IN GREY
I use L'Occitane Shea butter.
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