How to keep your lips soft in winter

NEW DELHI: The winter season is associated with cold and dryness. Like the rest of the parts, lips are also an integral part of our body and at times we end up neglecting it. The frosty weather and cold winds tend to make them dry, chappy and even the skin may peel out. So, one should take care of lips with utmost seriousness!

Here are a few tips and hacks to keep your lips moisturized, soft and healthy during the entire winter season.

1. Don't lick them too often

It is a basic human tendency that we end up licking the lips more often in winters because the lips get dried easily. This leads to submission of saliva on the surface which further adds to the damage.

2. Apply a good quality lip balm

The easiest and most common hack to keep your lips healthy and fuller is using a good quality balm (paraben and alcohol free) at night. Your lips undergo deep nourishment and moisturization while you are asleep.

3. Add a protective layer for lips

It is recommended that you use a sunscreen with Sun Protection Factor (SPF) along with the lip balm while stepping out of the house in the daytime. SPF acts as a protective layer to prevent them from getting pigmented and dried.

4. Keep yourself hydrated

It is but obvious that if the body is hydrated enough, so would the lips be. In winter, we don't feel very thirsty but it is our responsibility that we keep a check on the number of times we drink water in a day.

5. Exfoliate

Gentle exfoliation may help in removing dead skin. Try this very effective home remedies that may help exfoliate your lips and bring back the natural softness. Using honey and sugar (prefer brown sugar) scrub is recommended for dry and chapped lips. They are rich in antioxidants and can be also used as a lip balm for protection from UV rays. (Agencies)

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