Lip service please! Chapped lips is an issue I’ve dealt with for longer than I can remember. Just when I thought things couldn’t get any worse, moving to the desert unfortunately exacerbated the issue. With that said, I knew I had to quickly find products that would not only heal, but also hydrate my lips, and keep them healthy overall. If this sounds like a problem you deal with regularly, you’re in luck because I’ve done all the experimenting for you. Say hello to a pretty pout with my favorite lip treatments and simple lip care routine 🙂
LIP SCRUBS
Not sure where to begin? The key to remedying chapped lips is to scrub off any loose debris and dead skin cells. This is where lip scrubs come in really handy! If you don’t have one yet, exfoliating with a gentle toothbrush and some coconut oil will give you a similar result. If you’re a DIY kind of person, you can also make your own lip scrub at home with simple ingredients like sugar and honey.
I have found lip scrubs to be worthwhile investments for keeping my lips consistently smooth. They are great “primers” for moisturizers, allowing them to really penetrate the skin and hydrate like they are supposed to. A good lip scrub isn’t hard to find, and if you’re on a tight budget you can always pop into your local Walmart or Target and get your hands on one for under $10! I personally love Burt’s Bees’ all natural conditioning lip scrub with honey crystals. If you’re up for a splurge, I highly recommend FRESH’s sugar lip polish as it smells heavenly and leaves my pout silky smooth!
LIP MOISTURIZERS
After a thorough scrubbing, it’s time to hydrate! The good news is, there are many great lip balms and moisturizers that are both affordable and effective. For example, Vaseline petroleum jelly is always a fail-safe option for me. I also recently started trying out Aquaphor’s healing ointment on my lips. It works just as well and has a very similar consistency as petroleum jelly. These products are perfect for everyday wear to keep the lips moisturized. If you suffer from cracked lips, you can count on them for healing too.
Every so often, I also like to use Patchology’s FLASHPATCH hydrating lip gels after scrubbing and before moisturizing. You can think of these gels as serum equivalents, but for the lips! I briefly talked about these in my previous blog post about my most-loved skin care products — just in case you’re curious and want to learn more about them.
There you have it – my favorite lip treatments to maintain a happy, healthy pout! While I have a pretty good lip routine under my belt now, I’m always open to trying new products. So, if you know of any holy grails for dry lips I’d love to hear them!
Do you suffer from dry lips? How do you deal with it?
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These are great recommendations babe! I actually use Vaseline petroleum jelly religiously and it works wonders for me too. Need to try those Patchology lip gels. I love the packaging 🙂
Thanks Stella! I’m glad you like the recommendations, and am happy to hear that Vaseline works well for you too! Packaging is only half the fun — I definitely recommend giving Patchology’s lip gels a try. 🙂
You know, I think I have one of those lip gels in my bathroom somewhere from an event, and I’ve never used it! Now I wanna find it and give it a try! Thanks for sharing your thoughts hehe!
Do it!!! You’ll want to get more after you try it haha so good and the packaging is super cute too!
I definitely suffer from dry lips when it’s extremely cold outside or when I’m flying so thanks for these suggestions!
I’ll bet, especially since it’s so cold in New York all the time! Hope these suggestions will come in handy for ya 😉
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Aquaphor. It was a new discovery for me, but it’s a LIFESAVER! I can attest to the fact that these are some great recommendations!
It’s a new discovery for me too and I’ve been hooked! Love Aquaphor products for dry skin – not just on the lips but full body! Thanks babe – glad you like the recommendations xx
Such a great post! This winter killed my lips, so I definitely love hearing about lip products that work. I will also have to try those lip gels, sounds kind of amazing.
xo, lydia
Same here! You’ll have to let me know how the lip gels work for you xx
I swear by good old Vaseline!! I have Vaseline lip tins all over my house and in every purse. Lol, I’m addicted!
Lol! Can never go wrong with Vaseline for sure 🙂
I just tried these Patchology lip gels as well and love them! My daughter and I both thought they worked great just after one application!
Aww I’m so glad to hear that both you and your daughter had a great experience with them!
I suffer from dry lips too and haven’t found anything that remedies the problem yet. Going to try out your lip routine and some of these products and hopefully see results! Thanks for sharing.
Yay! Let me know how it goes babe! xx
Giiiirl! Chapped lips are often a struggle for me! I’m constantly carrying some blistex or carmex! Glad to see I’m not the only one struggling and thanks for the product suggestions!
Hahaha you are most definitely not the only one babe! Hope these suggestions will help you some xx
I really want to try the lip gels! They look so fun to try!
Briana
https://beyoutifulbrunette.com/
They are amazing!! xx
Those lip gel patches look amazing! I use a lip scrub and Nivea chapstick to keep my lips smooth all winter long.
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
Oooh how do you like the Nivea chapstick? I’m a huge fan of Nivea body lotion but haven’t tried any of their lip products yet.
Those products looks amazing. I want to try it also. Thanks for sharing this. Really enjoyed reading your post.
Thanks Helen! xx
I’ve actually used some of these lip products, and I swear by them too! It’s crazy how quickly lips can become dry and chapped and how important lip care is! thanks for sharing your top choices!
xo Samantha
Yes! I used to ignore my dry lips but when they keep bleeding then you know you gotta do something about it haha.
Those lip gels from patchology work wonders! I love them!
Glad you find them to be really effective too!
I am OBSESSED with those lip gels. I try to use them bi weekly!
That’s amazing darling! xx
I use a lip sleeping mask by Laneige and I SWEAR BY IT. No more chapped lips. EVER.
Wow! I need to give that one a try — think I saw it at Target the last time I went. Thanks for the rec beauty xx
I use all of those products minus the lip masks so I need to get those ASAP!
They work wonders – I think you’ll like them!
ooh great tips for chapped lips babe! especially with the changing seasons!
love,
Britt+Whit
Yes! Proper lip care is key 🙂
My lips are perpetually dry! These are great tips! I really need to get those Patchology Flashpatches!
Thanks Deborah, I’m glad you like these tips! Hope they help! xx
Ahh best tips ever!! Always need new products to try to keep my lips smooth! Thanks for sharing! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
Thank you Susanne! So sweet of you xx
Oh I’ve always wanted to try those lippy masks they seem amazing! Thanks for your tips, babe!
xo | Cindy Elena
They are incredible – definitely recommend trying them!
Tell me about dry lips!! I’m constantly under AC so this is my problem n.1!!xx
http://www.bonjourchiara.com
Ahhh I know that feeling living in the desert going from AC to AC lol
I wrote about this recently too! Fantastic tips and products. Hugs, Kait
http://www.baskinginburgundy.com
Ahh yay! Great minds think alike 😉
OMG I have most of the items you listed haha! I personally love Burt’s Bees lip scrub too especially because the honey crystals dissolve on your lips! You should totally check out their overnight hydration treatment! It’s amaaazing! We should have done these patchology lib masks! I have a pack at home and they’re so fun to use. I feel like I have to definitely keep my lips moisturized with the cold here. This post will come in handy for your stay here! HAHA xx can’t wait!
(PS I like the new formatting of your site!!!)
With love, Jenn
https://jubilantdose.com
Hahaha next time we see each other we need to do lip masks! As you said, I’m sure that my lips will need all the love when I go to New York next month 😉 xo
I’ve used those lip masks from patchology and I love them! They make my lips so soft!
xo
Sami
The Classic Brunette
Haha I’m glad you like them too!
I used to only use the eye patches, and then received the lip patches and I am in love with them! I love how well they moisturize my lips, and they feel so good on!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters
They are so good! I’m glad they work well for you too. xx