We’ll be honest, we’re summer girlies here in the office. Yeah, Christmas is nice - but overall winter is just not it. It’s cold, it’s wet and it’s pitch black outside before 4:00 pm. Not. The. One. 👎


The worst bit about the cold weather. It wreaks absolute HAVOC on your lips. We’re talking dry, chapped, horrible. Thankfully, that’s not a problem us gals at the Plump It! office have to worry about (perks of the job and all that). 


So, no gatekeeping here - these are our top tips on how to keep your lips in prime condition no matter how cold it is outside. 


WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF CHAPPED LIPS? 👄


Chapped lips are the bane of many people's lives - and whilst dry lips can become more common in winter, it’s not just the cold weather that can ruin your lip look. 


Chapped lips can also be caused by: 


  • Dry air or wind 
  • Sun damage 
  • Dehydration 
  • Allergies 
  • Lack of vitamins and minerals 

That’s why lip care is so important. Imagine your skincare routine right now. How many steps are dedicated to just your lips? If the answer is none, girl… no judgement, but we’re judging you. 


It’s super important to take care of your lips like you would any part of your body - regardless of how hot, cold, wet or dry it is outside. 


WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CHAPPED LIPS? 🥲


Just in case you’re incredibly blessed and haven’t had to experience the annoyance that is chapped lips before, here’s a run down of some of the most common symptoms: 


  • Dry, scaly lips 
  • Cracking or peeling skin 
  • Itching 
  • Pain 
  • Sores 

Fun, right? 


HOW TO PREVENT CHAPPED LIPS 


The best treatment for chapped lips is prevention. This means it’s time to invest in some lip care products and establish some good habits. 💁‍♀️


First off, let’s get hydrated. Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water throughout the day (no, coffee doesn’t count). 


Second, at the very LEAST invest in a lip balm. A good lip balm should include hydrating ingredients like squalene, shea butter and nourishing oils. Ideally, look for one that also provides a UV filter for when the sun does finally come back out to play (oh look, here’s one we made earlier). 


If you really want to step up your game, you should try and incorporate a full lip care routine into your day (we’ll be sharing ours in a sec). 


HOW TO TREAT CHAPPED LIPS 


If you’ve already fumbled the bag and your lips are already chapped to high heavens - it’s okay. Not all is lost. 


Remember that lip balm we mentioned earlier? Yep, you’ll be wanting to get that back out again to try and soothe those lips and introduce a bit more moisture. You could also try using something like a humidifier to boost the healing process along. 


Lastly, avoid things like hash soaps and detergents like the plague, they’ll sting and you’ll be sad. 

 

WINTER LIP CARE ROUTINE ❄️


Right, we promised we wouldn’t gatekeep so here we go: this is our everyday winter lip care routine that keeps chapped lips at bay: 


STEP 1: DAILY LIP PLUMPING FIX 


The Daily Lip Plumping Fix is a once-a-day collagen-building, lip plumping treatment. Made with Vitamin C and A, it works to protect the lips from environmental stresses and encourages skin cell renewal. 


Not only is this serum great for keeping your lips soft and supple, but it also contains Peptamide 6 Plus, which boosts your lip’s plumpness and profile - so you’re getting hydration and plump all in one. Just pop it on in the morning and your lips will feel softer from day one. 


STEP 2: HYALURONIC LIP BALM 


If you’re going to ignore everything else we say - at the very least you need to get your hands on this. 


This Hyaluronic Lip Balm is best for intense hydration (making it perf for those harsh winter months). A rich, hydrating balm containing squalane, shea butter, almond and avocado oil, it’s giving ultimate lip nourishment plus a natural plump. Formulated with a UV filter means it’s fab for lip protection throughout the day.


Pop it in your pocket and apply all day whenever you need her. 


STEP 3: OVERNIGHT LIP PLUMPING FIX 


Now this, this is the holy grail (if we do say so ourselves). 


The Overnight Lip Plumping Fix is an overnight collagen-building, lip plumping treatment. Think, “luxurious lip mask that works while you sleep”. This treatment will repair dry, damaged and chapped lips overnight. Formulated with a buttery soft texture, it ✨ literally ✨ melts into the lips to gently plump and restore. Pop this on as your last step in your evening lip care routine.


There you have it, our guide to seeing “see ya never” to dry and chapped lips. If you’re looking for more lip care inspo, you’re in the right place. Check out our full collection below. ⬇️




Chloe Byrne