Lip Care 101: Avoiding Chapped Lips All Season

By: bcabdel

🗓 By Jarvis – December 2025
Estimated reading time: 8 min

Introduction

Chapped lips in winter? It’s a classic seasonal struggle. The good news: you can absolutely avoid painful, flaky lips with just a few simple habits.

Why Lips Suffer in Winter

  • They lack oil glands
  • They’re constantly exposed
  • Cold + dry air = instant dehydration

Build Your Lip Care Routine

  • Exfoliate gently once a week (use a sugar scrub or soft toothbrush)
  • Use a hydrating lip balm daily — look for beeswax, shea butter, or lanolin
  • Avoid licking your lips — it makes dryness worse

Overnight Repair Trick

Apply a thick layer of lip mask or balm before bed. You’ll wake up with soft, smooth lips.

Ingredients to Avoid

  • Menthol
  • Camphor
  • Strong fragrances (can be irritating)

Conclusion

Lip care is skincare. Stay consistent, and you’ll breeze through winter with soft, hydrated lips — ready for hot cocoa and holiday kisses.