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Reader question: My lips are always dry no matter how much ChapStick I apply!
What can I do?
And where theres a reason, theres a way out.
As soon as the moisture evaporates, the lips will feel drier and appear dehydrated."
Occlusives are necessary for creating a physical barrier to prevent water loss.
In short, humectant ingredients need to be offset by occlusive ingredients so that avoid the cycle of reapplication.
In this case, youll probably experience othersigns of dehydrationbut dont worry, its an easy fix.
Yep, sunburn on lips is a thing.
Leavethatuntreated, and it can lead to squamous cell carcinoma.
