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Despite their reputation as a winter affliction, chapped lips seem to strike year-round.
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Luckily, the best lip balm can soothe cracks and prevent future dryness with ease.
Forget the fancy stuff with flavors, dyes, fragrances, etcetera, if you have chapped dry lips.
How often should you apply lip balm?
The frequency varies from person to person and depends on the climate, says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Murphy-Rose says.
During dry winters, applying a lip balm every hour or more may be best.
Otherwise, Dr. Shirazi suggests twice dailyonce in the morning, and again at bedtime.
Can some lip balms actually make your lips dryer in the long run?
When in doubt, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Pooja Rambhia advises its best to keep it simple.
Aquaphor and Vaseline generally dont exacerbate dryness.
In fact, they work by creating a protective barrier to help lock in moisture and prevent further dehydration.
Dr. Murphy-Rose agrees, adding that youll want to avoid licking your lips as much as possible.
Sometimes what looks and feels like dry skin is actually inflamed and irritated skin.
It can be a true dermatitis.
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