July
1,
2009
Expert Beauty Tips
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Dry Lips
By Ying Chu
Q: My lips are so dry and painful. What should I do to overcome this?
A: Ouch! Start with this three-step plan of attack and, however tempting it is, don't lick your lips — it will only dry them out more.
1. Place a humidifier in your bedroom and your office, if possible, to add moisture to the two rooms you probably spend most of your time in.
2. Choose a deep-penetrating lip moisturizer that creates a physical barrier to prevent moisture from escaping. Since your lips don't have any oil glands, you need something super-rich. I swear by Smith's Rosebud Salve and La Roche Posay Ceralip Repair Cream — you can buy both in drugstores. Find one you love and always keep it by your side, reapplying every hour, or more, as needed. P.S. Avoid antiaging treatments and long-wearing lipsticks as they can often be a bit drying.
3. At least three times a day, do a simple lip mask with an ultra-thick layer of balm — Vaseline or Aquaphor do the trick. Leave it on for five minutes and then gently tissue it off. It'll soften your lips and gently get rid of flaky skin.
A: Ouch! Start with this three-step plan of attack and, however tempting it is, don't lick your lips — it will only dry them out more.
1. Place a humidifier in your bedroom and your office, if possible, to add moisture to the two rooms you probably spend most of your time in.
2. Choose a deep-penetrating lip moisturizer that creates a physical barrier to prevent moisture from escaping. Since your lips don't have any oil glands, you need something super-rich. I swear by Smith's Rosebud Salve and La Roche Posay Ceralip Repair Cream — you can buy both in drugstores. Find one you love and always keep it by your side, reapplying every hour, or more, as needed. P.S. Avoid antiaging treatments and long-wearing lipsticks as they can often be a bit drying.
3. At least three times a day, do a simple lip mask with an ultra-thick layer of balm — Vaseline or Aquaphor do the trick. Leave it on for five minutes and then gently tissue it off. It'll soften your lips and gently get rid of flaky skin.
