6 natural ways to keep your lips soft and hydrated
Lip tip #1: Focus on prevention.
Don’t wait until it’s too late to start moisturizing; it’s much more difficult to repair chapped lips than to keep dry skin at bay, according to dermatologist Margarita Lolis, MD. She recommends applying pure natural oils daily for upkeep.
“You want to protect the lips and use some form of prep treatment before lipstick. Oils are a great bet because they’re natural and really soak in quickly.”
Try grapeseed, jojoba or almond oils, which are rich in vitamins and fatty acids. Other go-to lip moisturizers include emollients such as shea butter and coconut oil, or castor oil and vitamin E. (Note: The last two are good for some people but not for others, so give products with those ingredients a test run to make sure you’re not sensitive.)