Best Lip Balms and Treatments to Fix Your Dry Cracked Lips

Dry and cracked lips are not just painful; they have a way of ruining your glammed look no matter what lipstick you use. If you have used several lip balms and treatments to no avail, it’s time you looked at lip care from a broader perspective.

First, you will need to find out what causes your cracked lips, what remedies work best, and what products you need to attain the perfect luscious lips.

What Causes Dry and Cracked Lips?

1.    Sun Exposure

Like the rest of your skin, your lips are susceptible to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Exposure to the sun without sunscreen will lead to dry and chapped lips. Over time, sun exposure can lead to even worse complications such as solar cheilitis.

2.    Medications

While your antihistamines may be putting your allergies at bay, they may be to blame for your painfully cracked lips. Antihistamines can dehydrate your body, making your lips dry and prone to chapping. Many other medications cause chapped lips.

The key to avoiding cracked lips when you are under medication is to focus on retaining moisture on your lips. 

3.    Harsh Weather Conditions

If you live in an area with freezing winters, you must have had more than your fair share of cracked lips by now! Just like intense sunshine, extremely low temperatures and low humidity have a dehydrating effect on your lips. So if you live in Alaska, Dakota, or even Minnesota, you must take extra care of your lips during winters and falls.

4.    Smoking

Smoking tobacco is another leading cause of dry and cracked lips because nicotine has a dehydrating effect. Vaping has a similar effect and will leave your lips dry and dark.

What’s more, smoking tobacco is one of the leading causes of mouth cancer. You may want to dial down your smoking habits or quit them to be safe.  

5.    Excessive Licking

While lip licking may be a subconscious habit, your dermatologist can confirm that it is one of the leading causes of dry and chapped lips. When you lick your lips, your saliva provides temporary moisture but leaves them more dehydrated as it evaporates. So the next time you are tempted to lick your dry lips, you might want to apply your lip balm instead.

How to Treat Cracked and Dry Lips

Treating dry lips will depend on the primary cause of your chapped lips. However, these methods work across all cracked lips and will have your lips looking supple and soft within no time.

1.    Exfoliate

The critical step in ensuring healthy, beautiful lips is to get rid of the dead, chapped skin. Choose a gentle sugar scrub that will not scar your lips and leave them more chapped than they are. Gently exfoliate your lips and follow through with a proper lip care routine.

2.    Moisturize

Find a lip moisturizer that best works for you and use it as often as you need. Whenever your lips are dry, be sure to use your moisturizer rather than licking your lips. Well-moisturized lips are less likely to crack.

3.    Hydrate

The main reason behind dry lips is a dehydrated body. If you want healthy lips, you may want to pay closer attention to your water intake. Do not just take water when you are thirsty. Keep hydrated, and your lips will thank you for it!

4.    Find The Proper Products

It would help if you were as intentional with your lip care products as you are with your facial products. Do not go for cheap products that contain harmful ingredients. As a rule of thumb, go for products with the most natural ingredients you can find. Also, go for products with a reputable source that you can trust.

Remember that all lips are different, and you must listen to your skin and find products that suit you the best.

Best Lip Balms and Treatments For Dry and Cracked Lips

There are plenty of lip care products to choose from today. But how do you narrow your search to finding the best products? Here are some of our top picks that will not disappoint.

1.    Image Skincare Prevention+ Daily Defense Lip Enhancer

With Zinc Oxide as its active ingredient, the Image Skincare Prevention+ Daily Defense Lip Enhancer has unmatched hydrating power. The marine collagen and peptides used in this production also help maintain full, luscious lips. Like all other IMAGE skincare products, this lip enhancer has excellent anti-aging properties. It is the ultimate shield against harsh weather and UV light. For best SPF protection, apply 15 minutes before you get out into the sunlight. You can then refresh every two hours to keep your lips safe and moisturized.

2.    jane iredale LipDrink Lip Balm Flirt

Forget your regular lip balms that offer short-lived hydration; the Jane Iredale LipDrink Lip Balm Flirt is the answer to your chapped and cracked lips.

Unlike other lip balms, this lip balm is free from talc, which has a drying effect on your lips.

It is specially formulated with seed oil, castor oil, avocado oil, and carrot oil, all of which promote healthy and beautiful lips. All ingredients are well blended to create a fine consistency that hydrates your lips without clogging your pores.

However, its winning feature must be its suitability for the most sensitive skins. So it does not matter whether you have rosacea or severe acne; this product will work just as fine without triggering any breakouts.

3.    IMAGE Skincare Ormedic Balancing Lip Enhancement Complex

If you are out to get fuller lips while treating your chapped and dry lips, then the IMAGE Skincare Ormedic Balancing Lip Enhancement Complex is your perfect solution. This product is formulated with a polypeptide complex, which increases your lip volume without any feathering effect. The enhancer is also rich in Vitamin E and avocado oil to moisturize and hydrate your lips.

When using the enhancer, use the applicator and only apply it to your lips. Apply the enhancer before you do your makeup for the best results.

4.    BUXOM Power-full Lip Scrub Dragon Fruit

The BUXOM Power-full Lip Scrub Dragon Fruit should be one of your vanity table staples. With fine granules and a burst of fruit enzymes, this lip scrub will have your lips well exfoliated and pampered within no time. You must use the scrub before applying any other product to your lips. For best results, be sure to use the scrub in circular motions.

5.    bareMinerals Ageless Phyto-Retinol Lip Mask

Another must-have product for dry lips is the bareMinerals Ageless Phyto-Retinol Lip Mask. This mask is an excellent addition to your bedtime lip care routine. Its active ingredient is plant-based retinol, giving your lips the ageless and soft look you desire.

Heal Your Smile Today

If your cracked lips have made your smiles rather uncomfortable or self-conscious, it’s time to change that and reclaim your beautiful lips. If you have questions or need help selecting lip balms and treatments contact our Customer Service Team by chat, phone, or email and they’ll be glad to help. Remember that, as with all other beauty routines, consistency is key in lip care. So moisturize, hydrate, and enjoy your healthy, beautiful smile!