How to heal chapped lips, according to experts
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Monthly lip masks help combat chapped lips “Within this, I would include a gentle scrub and exfoliation, an overnight lip mask and a clinically proven lip balm. “During your daily regime, be sure to apply a hydrating lip mask and/or balm in the morning and at night, as well as throughout the day to maintain moisture levels.” open image in gallery Dermatology M Moisturising Lip Balm, £9.50 open image in gallery Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, £17.10, Beauty Bay open image in gallery Beauty Pie Smooth Ahead Nourishing Lip Scrub, £15 Hydrate in and out Whilst nourishing balms and masks may seem obvious, the key to hydrated lips is not just down to the products you put on them. “Often dry lips can be a sign of dehydration, and so I would urge anyone experiencing dry and chapped lips to look at their fluid intake,” advises Harley Street skin expert, Dr Nina Prisk. “Unlike skin, lips do not have oil glands and so their natural moisture retention is scarce at the best of times,” says Melegh, “so dehydration from alcohol can make lips extra dry and fragile.” open image in gallery Increased alcohol intake can dehydrate your lips further Melegh suggests avoiding excessive alcohol consumption and cosmetics that include alcohol, this can include anything that is heavily perfumed which contains ethanol.