March 04, 2022
4 Ways You're Drying Your Lips
Can't get enough of your lip balm? It could be hurting instead of helping! Here are 4 ways your lip balm actually might be drying out your lips, and how to heal it:
DITCH FRAGRANCE The biggest cause of allergic contact dermatitis is fragrance, which can be not only irritating to the skin barrier but also contribute to overall dryness |
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INGREDIENTS Avoid ingredients like menthol, camphor, phenol & salicylic acid. While they can give a soothing or tingling sensation, they may cause irritation in the long run to dry lips |
HYDRATE |
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REAPPLY TIME Overusing lip balm can send a signal to your lips to not work as hard to maintain its own hydration level, instead apply only a couple times per day |