Lip Care Tips for People with Dry Skin
Expert tips for healthier lips — plus the product we’d hand you to actually get there.
What to do.
Simple, repeatable habits. Read them once, use them forever.
Your lips need even more care than your skin
If you already have dry skin, your lips are likely even drier because they lack the oil glands that help moisturize the rest of your face. People with dry skin need to be especially diligent about lip care.
Use a deeply penetrating lip balm
Surface-level moisture isn't enough for dry skin types. Choose a lip balm with oils that penetrate deeply, like organic coconut oil and jojoba oil, rather than petroleum that only sits on top.
Apply lip balm before face moisturizer
When you do your skincare routine, apply lip balm first so your lips get dedicated attention. If you apply face cream first, you may forget your lips or only give them a quick swipe.
Exfoliate gently once a week
Dry skin tends to accumulate dead cells that prevent lip balm from penetrating effectively. A gentle weekly lip exfoliation with a sugar scrub removes this barrier and allows better product absorption.
Layer lip balm multiple times for severe dryness
For extremely dry lips, apply a thin layer, let it absorb for a minute, then apply a second layer. This layering technique provides deeper hydration than a single thick application.