Relief for Dry Winter Lips

Our lips surely suffer when cold weather rolls around, don’t they? That’s why a good, high-quality lip balm is such an essential winter accessory.

The most significant thing to look at when selecting a lip balm is the ingredient list. Contrary to popular belief, products like Chap Stick and Carmex are NOT effectual at treating chapped lips. They typically contain petroleum byproducts, which shape an impenetrable barrier over your lips. While this barrier is cold if your lips are already moist and you want to stay ‘em that way, it’s not gonna do a thing to assist dry, chapped lips. So make sure that your lip salve is petroleum-free! Look for nourishing ingredients like shea butter, olive oil and cocoa butter that will wet and protect your lips. Also, herbs like calendula and comfrey can help cracked, painful lips heal more quickly.

Some of the lip balms I’ve establish to be truly effective over my many years as a Wisconsinite include Burt’s Beeswax lip salve (a classic!), Body Botanicals Hydrating lip salve (made with shea butter) and Nature’s Acres Orange Calendula lip balm (featuring together calendula and comfrey).

If all else fails, you can forever make your own lip balm ... it’s easier than you believe! Simply merge 1 tsp cocoa butter, 1/2 tsp grated beeswax and 1 tsp almond oil in a little dish. Set the dish in a pan of hot water and go away it there until the ingredients thaw (about one minute). If you’d like, add one drop of necessary oil and stir gently. Pour the combination into a lip balm tin or salve jar, let it chill for 15-20 minutes, and enjoy!