‘Tis the season of sore, chapped and dry lips. Not only is this time of year proving to be particularly cold, but there are a handful of dry lip mistakes that might be making the condition of yours worse—even after investing in the best lip balm.
If dry skin isn't usually a problem for you, that doesn't necessarily mean dry lips won't be either. “Lips are much more susceptible to dryness than other parts of the skin [as] they don’t contain oil glands and are very sensitive,” explains Dr Aiza Jamil, consultant dermatologist at sk:n Clinics. “The most common cause is due to a lack of moisture within the outer layer of skin, which can make symptoms worse. This in itself is caused by many factors.”
