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Your lips have some of the most sensitive skin on your body, and chapped lips can make lipstick look rough or crumbly. It's a bad scene, but you can avoid going there with these tips. Chad Hayduk of Three Custom Color Specialists says to avoid matte or long-wearing lip color. "They have fewer moisturizing ingredients and can dry the lips," he says. "Instead, choose a lip gloss or moisturizing Read more
I've definitely been turning up the heat since the weather has been so chilly, but it's drying out my skin, especially my lips. Since the skin on this part of your body doesn't secrete any oils, it's more susceptible to drying out. Here are some ways to prevent this sensitive skin from cracking. Avoid licking your lips. Saliva will momentarily add moisture but it will evaporate, making your Read more
Winter weather has settled in for good, and I'm sure you've rebelled by cranking up the heat in your homes, cars, and offices. While the heat keeps us warm, it also takes moisture out of the air causing dry skin. Delicate areas are especially affected, like lips since they don't secrete any oils. The result can be tender or painful chapped or cracked lips. To prevent this uncomfortable problem, Read more
It's common to get dry, chapped lips during the Winter, but what about cracks at the corners of your mouth that don't seem to go away no matter how much lip balm you apply? I've heard that this could be a symptom of a vitamin deficiency, so I decided to do some research. Indeed, persistent cracking at the corners of the lips could be a sign that you're not getting enough vitamin B — in Read more
As I've said before, Winter can be brutal on your skin. The wee bit of humidity in the air evaporates when we blast our heat, and we're left with itchy, dry skin. The dry manufactured heat also does a number on sensitive lips. You need a soothing lip balm like this one from Burt's Bees. Made with all natural ingredients including beeswax, rosemary extract, and peppermint oil, this balm soaks into Read more
When it's super cold out, we crank up the heat inside. This keeps us warm but can totally dry out our skin, especially lips since they don't secrete any oils. Here are some ways to prevent them from getting painfully chapped or cracked. Avoid licking dry lips. Saliva will momentarily add moisture, but it will evaporate, leaving lips feeling drier. Plus saliva contains a little bit of digestive Read more
Winter can wreak havoc on your skin and hair, so we asked celebrity hair and makeup artist Desirae Cherman to share her secrets for battling the cold. Find out whether lipstick or lip gloss will help chapped lips and what kind of shampoo is best for frizzy, static-prone hair. With these 10 tips, you'll be able to keep your hair and skin fresh, glowing, and hydrated in the cold. Read more
Winter skin issues like chapped lips and a raw, red nose don't have to get you down. Find out how to quickly solve both problems — fast! — and how to keep bad weather from causing complexion woes in the first place. Read more
We're excited to continue our partnership with YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan! Every other week, we'll be bringing you the best from her website, MichellePhan.com. This week, Michelle has the lowdown on making your lips kissable just in time for that holiday party: Hi everyone, Mistletoe is tricky. You can’t really avoid it, since you never know when it will reveal itself. You Read more
The weather outside is frightful — but baby's skin can still be delightful! A tot's skin is about 10 times thinner than an adult's skin, making it much more sensitive to heat and cold. The winter months mean lots of outdoor fun, but that fun can lead to dry skin and hair, chapped lips, and at the extreme end of things, frostbite. Check out the following selection of products that will infuse Read more
