Having dry lips is not fun. They sting whenever anything even remotely salty passes them and crack at the corners when you’re chatting. And that’s before we’ve even got into the more superficial gripes, like the fact that rough, flaky lips can be unsightly and stop your lipstick from gliding on and staying put.
So why are our lips so prone to dryness, making us so reliant on our best lip balms? "Unlike almost everywhere else on the body, our lips don’t have oil or sweat glands – this means they are especially vulnerable to dehydration, as they lack that natural protection and lubrication," explains skincare brand founder and pro facialist Sarah Chapman. "The skin on the lips is also extremely thin and delicate, leaving them more exposed to environmental stressors."
