This post is sponsored by Burt’s Bees. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Cold temps, strong winds, and nonstop heat are a recipe for dry skin and chapped lips. As the weather cools, protecting your skin—especially your lips—should be a priority to avoid dryness, cracking, and pain. Lip skin is very thin and has far fewer oil glands than the rest of your face, so it’s extra prone to drying out. Add cold air, indoor heating that strips moisture, and blustery winds, and you’ve got the perfect setup for sore, chapped lips.
Cold Weather Lip Care Tips to Prevent Dry, Chapped Lips
Use a natural lip butter often
Choose lip products with rich, moisturizing ingredients. A lip butter helps lock in moisture, shields your lips from cold, dry air, and keeps them hydrated throughout the day. I love Burt’s Bees Lip Butters—they’re made with 100% responsibly sourced shea and cocoa butter plus other natural ingredients. They’re ultra-creamy, all-natural, and create a protective barrier while keeping lips soft. The botanical blends (Vanilla Clove, Lavender & Honey, Orange & Pistachio, Rosemary & Lemon) go on smooth with a light sheen, so they’re great for everyday wear and work well under or over lipstick.
I stock several so I can reach for one all day long—one in my purse, one in the car, one at my desk, and one by my bed. Natural ingredients matter to me; I don’t want to worry about using—or accidentally ingesting—anything questionable.
You can find Burt’s Bees Lip Butters at Ulta Beauty or Ulta.com.
Drink more water
Hydrate from the inside out. Drinking water throughout the day helps keep your lips and skin hydrated.
Stop lip licking
If you catch yourself licking your lips, try to stop. Licking dries them out even more. Keep a lip butter handy and apply it when the urge to lick hits.
Keep skin covered
Protect your lips and face from the elements. Zip up your coat and use a scarf over your mouth when you’re outside to block cold, drying air.
Use a humidifier
Heaters pull moisture from the air. A humidifier adds humidity back into your home and helps prevent dry skin. If you have young children, use cool-mist humidifiers for safety.
Check ingredients in your products
I prefer natural products and avoid ingredients that can irritate. Look for lip balms with hydrating butters—Burt’s Bees Lip Butters use shea and cocoa butter to help lock in moisture, heal dry lips, and protect them. Some people react to sunscreens, so that’s worth noting (Burt’s Bees Lip Butters are sunscreen-free). The small win: the jars are easy to open and fully recyclable.
Scrub away dead skin (but don’t pick)
Avoid picking at flaky lips—picking makes things worse and can cause cracks or scabs. For gentle maintenance, use a sugar scrub to exfoliate. Mix sugar, coconut oil, and honey into a paste, rub gently on your lips to remove dead skin, then rinse. Follow up with Burt’s Bees Lip Butter to seal in moisture.
Give your lips TLC every night
Make applying lip butter part of your nighttime routine. Using it before bed gives lips extra moisture while you sleep—especially helpful if you breathe through your mouth. The Lavender & Honey flavor is especially calming at night. Apply before bed and wake up to softer, more hydrated lips.
Which botanical flavor of Burt’s Bees Lip Butter would you pick?
– Limited Edition Vanilla Clove
– Lavender & Honey
– Orange & Pistachio
– Rosemary & Lemon
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