If you didn’t already know, winter is the perfect time to invest in a nutrient-packed lip mask. That’s because anyone who’s experiencing cold climates is no stranger to chapped lips. Even if you live in an area where temperatures don’t go below freezing, low humidity (especially in winter) is to blame. “When humidity dips, the cells lose moisture to the environment,” explains Dr. Alicia Zalka, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Surface Deep. “Like a plant thrives in a greenhouse with its high moisture levels (aka high humidity), our skin too, lavishes in moist surroundings.”
Adding to the equation is the fact that lip skin is very delicate. “It has many fewer oil-producing glands and dries out much more quickly than other face and body areas,” Dr. Zalka says.
The benefits of using a lip mask
The good news is that a nourishing lip mask can help alleviate chapped lips. “They can help mimic the high humidity that lips love by helping to restore and lock-in plumping and softening moisture,” Dr. Zalka says. In addition to natural plant-based oils, the pro suggests keeping an eye out for products with a few other key hydrating ingredients, including shea butter, petrolatum, ceramides, cocoa butter, vitamin
Adding to the equation is the fact that lip skin is very delicate. “It has many fewer oil-producing glands and dries out much more quickly than other face and body areas,” Dr. Zalka says.
The benefits of using a lip mask
The good news is that a nourishing lip mask can help alleviate chapped lips. “They can help mimic the high humidity that lips love by helping to restore and lock-in plumping and softening moisture,” Dr. Zalka says. In addition to natural plant-based oils, the pro suggests keeping an eye out for products with a few other key hydrating ingredients, including shea butter, petrolatum, ceramides, cocoa butter, vitamin
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