Lip Care Tips for Runners

Expert tips for healthier lips — plus the product we’d hand you to actually get there.

The steps

What to do.

Simple, repeatable habits. Read them once, use them forever.

Apply lip balm before every run

Wind and heavy breathing dry out lips rapidly during runs. A pre-run application of beeswax-based lip balm creates a protective barrier that lasts through your workout.

Choose a non-greasy formula

You don't want a heavy, slippery lip product while running. Organic lip balms with jojoba oil absorb cleanly and provide moisture without a greasy feel.

Reapply after water stops

Drinking water washes away lip balm. Keep a tube in your running belt or pocket and reapply after hydration stops during long runs.

Protect against wind and cold during winter runs

Cold-weather running is especially harsh on lips. Apply a thicker layer before winter runs and consider using a buff or neck gaiter over your mouth during extreme cold.

Hydrate properly before and during runs

Dehydration shows up on your lips first. Proper hydration before, during, and after runs keeps lips moisturized from the inside while your lip balm protects from the outside.

We recommend

Peppermint 3-Count

Refreshing peppermint organic lip balm. 3-pack.

$36.00

Questions

Quick answers.

Why do my lips get so dry when I run?

Running increases breathing rate, which dries out lips through constant airflow. Wind exposure and sweat evaporation compound the effect. Pre-run lip balm application is the simplest prevention.

Best lip balm for runners?

Look for a non-greasy formula with beeswax for wind protection. Numbrrrz Peppermint is popular with runners — the cooling sensation is refreshing during exercise and the organic formula absorbs without feeling heavy.