Beauty
Say goodbye to that chapped pout.
When you think of exfoliating, you might first think aboutscrubbing the skin on your face not your mouth.
Courtney Rubin, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and co-founder and chief medical officer atFig.1, tells Bustle.
And this is an especially prevalent skin issuein the ultra-dry wintertime, saysDr.
Brendan Camp, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist.
This leads to dry skin much the same wayeczema tends to flare in the winter.
And this applies to the sensitive skin on your pout as well.
Tired of chapped lips?
Below, see experts tips on how to exfoliate them so they remain soft, smooth, and moisturized.
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Plus, lips bear the brunt of more movement than you may realize.
These exposures can irritate and dry the lips, predisposing them to become chapped and rough.
Next, gently apply the scrub to your lips in a circular motion, focusing mostly on dry areas.
Do this for 10 to 15 seconds, then leave the mixture on for at most 30 seconds.
Once 30 seconds are up, rinse your lips with warm water and pat dry.
Finish by applying aprotective balmto lock in moisture and allow for self-repair.
On that note, dont forget thatlips need UV protection, too.
If you plan to go outside, apply lip balm with SPF 30 or higher.
Together, the formula cleanses, exfoliates, and conditions your skin.