How to Fix DRY, Chapped Lips: Dermatologist Tips

With the ❄️ cold weather already making you prone to dry, chapped lips be sure you are not making any of these common mistakes.

These seemingly harmless actions will make you EVEN more prone to dry, chapped lips!

Mistake #1- Using lip products with irritating ingredients like camphor, fragrance& menthol.

Mistake #2- Constantly licking your lips. This is known as lip lickers dermatits and can be a hard habit to break but always keeping a small ointment on hand like vaseline, aquaphor, cerave healing ointment, cetaphil ointment, or vanicream can help. * tip* the really small pocketsize ointments can be found in the traveling section of most stores or ask your derm… we always have samples!

Mistake #3 Not washing your face AFTER brushing your teeth. The order really matters on this one! Your toothpaste has ingredients that can irritate and dry out your lips and the surrounding skin. The easy solution is to always wash your face after brushing.

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[crtuakoi]

I can't read it because it's way toooo fast

[shinakazami]

For people who say caption is too fast (remember, you can click on shorts and stop them if you need that!)

The culprit: Chapsticks with irritants
The fix: Occlusive ointment

The culprit: Licking your lips
The fix: Stop! Use ointment instead

The culprit: Brushing your teeth after washing your face
The fix: Wash it AFTER

[jkny]

Never thought brushing after washing your face could case chapped lips...wow. Guess I'm lucky I've always brushed first.

[MKL_D]

The culprit for dry lips is LL Cool J. I stopped listening to his music for a week and my condition improved 😅😅

[vanillauwu]

I do the soak smear and secure method for my lips. I put some water on it with a towel and let it absorb it until it’s dry (it usually absorbs it very quick) then I put squalane oil on my lips and let it absorb then put squalane oil on my lips again. When that second Squalane oil appliance dries then I put on some petroleum jelly and go to sleep. In the morning my lips are soft and smooth

[milanajanae]

Thank you so much for this video😂 I couldn't think of why my top lip got chapped out of no where. I brush my teeth after washing my face😒🤷🏻‍♀️ but I don't wash again lol problem solved! Thanks Dr. Stephens!

[Mahirimah]

I think Carmen shrank the fat out of my lips. I didn’t realize it was the reason until I used this stuff with menthol to burn fat. Menthol is in the Carmel.

[divine]

Just how does brushing your teeth first before washing your face keeps your lips soft smooth & moisturized????

[malikgoldberg]

Nice catch on brushing teeth before washing face. Often I forget and end up washing the lower third of my face to rinse off toothpaste residue.

Also I abandoned Carmen years ago for simple CeraVe healing ointment. I use Burt Bees occasionally. PRO TIP: Since I’m still COVIDing, my N95 respirator has been beneficial in saving my lips this winter season.

[latonyanewsome]

See I knew Carmex was bad. Blistex is too. Also I hate going to the dentist. Yes my teeth are better but my lips are dried, cracked and flaky for a whole week afterwards.

[Aisha_babii]

Carmex peeled the heck out of my lips overtime! Never again

[Guid_User]

i can’t atop licking my lips because it just hurts too much

[msw]

I stopped licking my lips and now I apply organic shea butter, works every time. 😂😂😂😂

[NamasteSammie]

Washing my face AFTER brushing my teeth has really saved my lips when the weather changes. I've noticed some brands of toothpaste are more irritating than others

[lusciouslips]

Honestly, C.O.Bigelow "Lemon Lip Balm" works great for natural full lips that tend to get chapped. I've been using that faithfully. Also, C.O. Bigelow "My Favorite Night Balm" is great for the winter or at night during your sleep. I'll look into this CeraVe since it's universal. Anyone needing to try something new. Please comment on your results with the options I've posted. Blessing to everyone!

[squidanimegirlk]

Who knew you were supposed to brush your teeth before washing your face? I have to rethink my routine.

[KerringtonF]

Dealing with this now! Thanks for the tips!

[lauraa]

I lost it at LL! (One of my good friends had to biggest crush on him in HS, those 👄)

[aajefferson]

Cations are too fast. I drink water and use ointment for dry lips/ skin

[avinashrawal]

Can I use tretinoin at daytime? Because I want to use minoxidil at night time for beard growth. I am in an air-conditioned environment in my office throughout the daytime. Please help me with this ❤