Most chapped lips come from everyday things: cold wind, dry indoor air, sun and the habit of licking them. The fix is simple. Drink water, run a humidifier at night, stop licking and picking, and moisturize your lips several times a day, especially before bed and before you head out into the cold.
Why do lips get dry and chapped?
Lips are thin, and they are out in the weather all day. These are the usual reasons they dry out:
- Cold and wind. Winter air and a sharp wind leave lips feeling tight and rough.
- Dry indoor air. Heating in winter and air conditioning in summer pull moisture from your skin.
- Sun. A long day outdoors dries lips out, just like the rest of your face.
- Licking your lips. It feels like it helps, but it leaves them drier once it evaporates.
- Biting or picking. Peeling off dry flakes leaves lips rougher than before.
How do I care for dry lips?
Do: - Drink plenty of water through the day. - Run a humidifier in your bedroom on dry winter nights. - Moisturize your lips several times a day, and again after eating and before bed. - Cover your mouth with a scarf in cold wind. - Outdoors in the sun, wear a lip balm with SPF. Corium 21 is a moisturizer, not a sunscreen.
Don't: - Lick your lips. - Bite or pick at dry skin. - Wait until your lips feel rough. A little, often, works best.
Using aloe vera cream on your lips
Aloe vera is a popular moisturizing ingredient, and Corium 21 is fine to use on your lips.
Corium 21 is a rich aloe vera skin cream with certified organic aloe vera as its first ingredient. It also has vitamins A, B3 and E, soluble collagen, plant oils, green tea, chamomile and ginseng.
Smooth a small amount over dry lips. It isn't greasy, and it leaves lips feeling soft and smooth.
Bedtime is a good time for it. A dab on your lips before sleep gives them the whole night.
Keep the rest of your skin soft too
The same cold wind and dry air that dry out your lips also dry out your face and hands. One jar covers all of it.
Smooth a little over your face after you wash it in the morning and before bed. Rub a dab into your hands after every wash. See our tips for dry, cracked hands, and for dry skin on your face and body.
Try Corium 21
Corium 21 has been trusted since 1994. Family-owned in Oregon.
It comes in Classic and Fragrance Free. Fragrance Free is Classic with the fragrance left out. Every size has the same formula.
Our customers just use a dab. A little bit goes a long way. An 8 oz jar is typically a 4 to 6 month supply of daily use.
Try a free sample first if you like. Every jar comes with our 90-day money-back guarantee. Questions? Call us at (800) 319-5114 and you will talk to a real person. Or read customer reviews.
Questions people ask
What causes chapped lips?
Usually everyday things: cold wind, dry indoor air, sun, and licking or biting your lips. Lips are thin and always exposed, so they are often the first place to feel dry.
How can I get rid of chapped lips?
Stop licking and picking, drink plenty of water, and keep the air in your bedroom from getting too dry. Moisturize your lips several times a day, especially before bed.
How often should I moisturize my lips?
Several times a day. Reapply after eating or drinking, before you go out in the cold, and before bed.
Is aloe vera good for dry lips?
Yes. Aloe vera is a popular moisturizing ingredient. Corium 21, with certified organic aloe vera as its first ingredient, is fine to use on your lips and leaves them feeling soft and smooth.
Does licking your lips make them drier?
Yes. It feels good for a moment, but once it evaporates your lips end up drier than before. Moisturize them instead.
Is there a fragrance-free version?
Yes. Corium 21 Fragrance Free is the same formula as Classic with the fragrance left out.
When should I see a doctor about chapped lips?
See a doctor if your lips are painful, swollen, cracked and bleeding, or not getting better. Corium 21 is a cosmetic moisturizer, not a medicine.
Corium 21 is a cosmetic moisturizer, not a medicine. If your lips are painful, swollen or not getting better, see a doctor.