Rough lips are one of the most common problems that occur in winter when the air is dry. A dermatologist revealed four tips to quickly heal chapped lips that tend to linger in winter.

Rough lips are one of the most common problems that occur in winter when the air is dry. A dermatologist revealed four tips to quickly heal chapped lips that tend to linger in winter.

4 Important Points to Say Goodbye to Rough Lips

Lips are thin compared to other parts of the body and are prone to peeling and cracking. Especially in the dry season, it can take a long time to heal. However, according to dermatologists, it is not uncommon for rough lips to not heal due to daily makeup and care.

Here are four points that dermatologists say you should pay attention to in order to avoid prolonged rough and dry lips.

Don't lick your lips

When your lips are rough and chapped, you may think that licking them with your tongue will temporarily moisturize them, but this is actually counterproductive.

Dr. Lance Brown, a renowned dermatologist who has been named one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors four times, explained to Self, "When you lick your lips, saliva sticks to your lips, but when the saliva evaporates, the moisture in your lips evaporates with it, making the dryness worse. This can make the dryness worse. Biting or peeling the lips can also irritate the lips and should be avoided, especially when the lips are rough.

Choose lipsticks that are shiny, not matte

Matte lipsticks have a fashionable texture and are perfect for fall and winter makeup, but they have less oil and less moisturizing power, which can worsen the roughness of your lips. That's why Dr. Debra Jaliman, a famous dermatologist in New York City, advises, "Use moisturizing lipsticks and lip glosses to prevent dryness. If your lips are rough but you still want to wear lip makeup, take a break from the matte type and choose a glossy type.

Choose a lip balm with a lot of oil.

When you have rough lips, lip care products such as lip balms and lip balms are especially important, but it is also important to check what ingredients are in them. Dr. Brown said to choose oil-based lip care products with high moisturizing power such as almond oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, shea butter, etc. to keep your lips well moisturized without worsening the roughness, and to add Vaseline to prevent moisture from evaporating from your lips.

Dr. Jaliman also said that there are some ingredients that should be avoided if possible, such as menthol, phenol, and ginger, which are irritating and can worsen the dryness of the lips.

Be careful with skin care products

One thing that is often overlooked is the skincare products we apply to our skin. The skin care products we apply to our skin can make the roughness worse when they come in contact with our lips. Dr. Jariman said that ingredients such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and retinol can cause dryness and irritation if applied to sensitive lips, and advised people to avoid touching their lips with hands that have these ingredients on them. If you are concerned about dry lips, you might want to check the ingredients in your skin care products.

A dermatologist revealed four points to watch out for when your lips are rough. If you think your lips are chapped, try to keep them in mind.