If you constantly reapply, you may be stuck in chapped lip limbo.
Counterintuitively, some lip balms can make your lips drier by contributing to chapping.
Why Do Lips Get So Dry in the First Place?
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All those elements help to keep your skin moisturized.
Here are some characteristics of a drying lip product that you’ll want to avoid.
As soon as the moisture evaporates, the lips will feel drier and appear dehydrated."
In short, humectant ingredients need to be offset by occlusive ingredients to avoid the cycle of reapplication.
Occlusives are necessary for creating a physical barrier to prevent water loss.
Think about it this way: Applying a poor lip balm is like drinking soda to quench your thirst.
It’s great for the short term but won’t help chapped lips heal.
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