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Noticing

is an aesthetic nuisance that we face all too often, especially

If you are one of those who always carry a bar (or two) of cocoa in your bag, you apply layers and layers of

and, despite everything,

don't worry, you are not alone and you are not A lost case.

The problem of chapped and dry lips is one of the most popular questions in pharmacies, especially during the winter months.

and the dehydration of the skin typical of this time translate into the appearance of

that are not easy to heal.

To the aesthetic problem of dry lips, when

(the grooves are incompatible with any color) and hiding them, another challenge, we must add the discomfort, due to the sensation of tightness.

And, as if that were not enough, such dry skin is the perfect breeding ground for the appearance of

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Why is it so common for lips to crack in winter?

"Dry and cracked lips

indicate that they are dehydrated," explains Dr.

medical director of

According to her expert opinion, to overcome the problem you have to consume a sufficient amount of water a day, not smoke, avoid eating foods with a lot of salt or constantly licking your lips.

The lips are one of the most sensitive tissues

in the human body because they lack sebaceous and sweat glands, horny layer and hydrolipidic layer.

That is to say, they are very vulnerable, with hardly any protective shield, always exposed to external aggressions and in constant movement.

Therefore,

lose elasticity and crack.

And this is the case at any time of the year,

Because we are the ones who make the process worse.

And it is that, as soon as we go out into the street and notice how the cold and the wind dry our lips, what we usually do is

Because, although this almost instinctive gesture brings us immediate relief, the only thing we do is dehydrate them even more.

Mistakes you make and crack your lips

Behind chapped lips, in addition to the weather and moistening them with saliva, it is common for several errors to be hidden both in the way of caring for them and

Some dermatologists affirm that certain components such as

, present in both lipsticks and toothpastes, can irritate the skin in this area, which is very thin and lacks melanin or sebaceous glands to protect it from external aggressions.

The same goes for some cleansers, so it doesn't hurt to apply

before applying them.

Regarding whether

, there is no general rule.

What is certain is that permanent sticks, both matte and vinyl-finish, tend -no matter how moisturizing the formula- to dry out the skin in this area.

If, in any case, you do not want to give up a good rouge, the best thing to do is to apply a primer or primer beforehand that protects the skin and evens it out.

If you don't have something so specific, you can resort to

which, yes, will have to dry well before using the color.

Another point to keep in mind: the darker the bar, the more blemishes will show up.

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How to care for and protect lips so they don't crack or dry out

The only way to get rid of chapped lips is to maintain a complete care routine and be consistent with it.

These would be her steps:

• Exfoliate.

  It is the best way to enhance subsequent treatment.

  Therefore, the same as on the face, before applying any balm, it is time to get rid of dead cells and skin.

  There are scrub-type formulas on the market that can be used a couple of times a week (always carefully: on wet lips, rubbing gently...).

• Hydrate.

  "A balm is no longer enough. At night, and sheltered from the wind and cold, the lips need an intensive treatment based on products rich in oils and hyaluronic acid capable of repairing and providing additional nutrition," Pedro tells us

  . Catala,

  founder of

  Twelve Beauty.

• Fix.

  There are specific

  masks and creams

  for the lips that fill in the wrinkles on the contours, provide a shot of nutrition and restore softness.

• Protect.

  As it does not have melanin, the skin of the lips is much more exposed to solar radiation than other parts and suffers from it in a special way.

  For this reason, before going out into the street -and especially if you are going to go to the mountains or skiing-, you should apply

  a balm with SPF.

  The good?

  There are those with color and that at the same time hydrate.

The best products for chapped lips

Baume Confort Lèvres, by Sisley

The nourishing balm instantly soothes, durably softens the lips and gives them vitality.

It is made with

-plum bone, shea, sweet white lupine and wheat germ- and

-kokum and mango- (68 euros).

Dior Lip Sugar Scrub

An exfoliating and nourishing stick that contains melting

for incredibly soft and naturally shiny lips (42 euros).

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Lip Balm SPF 15

A treatment that hydrates, softens and soothes the lips.

Contains

and protects from UV rays thanks to its SPF 15 index (24 euros).

NYX #Thisiseverything Lip Scrub

Perfect for removing dead skin and preparing the lips for subsequent hydration, the Nyx scrub is enriched with

(7.50 euros).

Neutrogena Immediate Repair Nose and Lip Balm

With

from the first application it moisturizes, intensely repairs and instantly soothes dry and chapped lips, as well as the area around the nose.

This quickly absorbed soothing balm leaves no white residue or sticky feeling (6.70 euros).

La Neige night lip mask

This overnight mask acts as

that fully envelops the lips to maximize hydration.

It is composed of powerful antioxidants that nourish and regenerate

during sleeping hours.

Its formula, composed of

provides a feeling of well-being and leaves lips soft and deeply hydrated, ready to face a new day (24.99 euros, at Sephora).

Kiehl's Lip Balm #1

A moisturizing lip balm that nourishes and soothes dry lips, enriched

It is a Kiehl's classic from the 60s, one of its best-sellers (10 euros).

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