Pucker Up… Balms And Masks Are Not Just For Hair

Winter can be particularly hard on a Midwest lip. Snow, blowing winds…sometimes with wind chill temperatures hovering around zero or less, going from gas forced air heated buildings to the treacherous icy outside environment wreaks havoc on our lips! We also have bright sunny days where sunscreen is a must. Face masks only add to the problem! HELP! What is a girl to do!! Well..we have the answer.

Fun facts about lips:

Lips have no oil glands

Lips dry out ten times faster then the rest of the skin on the face

Basic Suggestions for Lips:

Do not lick your lips

Use a balm, ointment based product with sunscreen

Do not use lip scrub if your lips are peeling

There is a difference between Lip Balms, Lip Masks and even Lip Serums!

Lip balms are thicker and serve as a barrier to lock moisture in. Lip masks work to hydrate the skin on your lips and typically applied before you sleep. Lip serums are thinner and and formulated to penetrate deeper.

Lip Masks

We have used these Lip Masks and love the results!!

Laneige Sleeping Mask

This is a leave on lip mask that soothes and moisturizes. This lip mask contains hyaluronic acid, but no parabens or phthalates. It comes in multiple scents ad is considered to be one of the best on the market! We love it !!

Tatcha Kissu Lip Mask

The Tatcha Lip Mask melts into the skin and provides hydration, comfort and restores moisture to dry lips. Dermatologist tested and non irritating. The central ingredients are Japanese peach extract, Japanese Camellia Oil, and Squalane. Another winner!

Kiehls Butter Mask for Lips

This mask repairs the lip moisture barrier and repairs the lips with intense hydration. The key ingredients are coconut oil and mango butter. You can use this mask day or night! Kiehls is always a great option!

We have not tried these products but they have excellent reviews. They are Burts Bees Moisturizing Lip Mask and Sara Happ Lip Products

Lip Balm

Clinique Moisture Surge Pop Triple Lip Balm

This lip balm is multitasking by hydrating, tinting and adding shine. It comes in a few beautiful colors.

Laneige Lip Glowy Balm

This tube packs a lot of punch! Five scents..lightweight, and feels wonderful. Highly moisturizing!!

Kiehl’s Butterstick Lip Treatment

A coconut oil lip balm with broad spectrum 30 SPF. Great to use when golfing! Six tints available including untinted.

Lip Serum

Rodan and Field Lip Renewing Serum

The capsules are rich in antioxidants and help to retain the natural moisture in your lips. Vitamin E, Peptides and Shea Butter are the main ingredients. Val has used this for years and loves it!

Other serums we have not used but the reviews are good are Fresh Sugar Lip Serum Advanced Therapy, Clinique All About Lips and SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair.