Preparation
When it comes to caring for your lips—especially if they’re perpetually parched—a trusty lip balm (or two!) should always be in your arsenal. Why? Since lips don’t produce their own natural oils, they need an extra layer of nourishing protection to prevent them from becoming dry, flaky, and chapped. Nutrient-rich balms work to do just that and soothe delicate skin while locking in moisture and fending off free radicals and environmental stressors. From tried-and-true drugstore favorites to new-age lip masks and treatments, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite dermatologist-approved balms for a perfectly hydrated mouth.
Best Drugstore Lip Balm: Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing OintmentLip Balm with Minimal Ingredients: Vaseline Petroleum JellyBest Multi-Tasking Lip Balm: Glossier Balm DotcomBest Lip Balm for Chapped, Peeling Skin: Neosporin Overnight Renewal TherapyBest Anti-Aging Lip Balm: Skinceuticals Antioxidant Lip RepairBest Lip Balm for Sensitive Skin: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Intensive Lip BalmBest Tinted Lip Balm: Rosebud Perfume Co. Smith’s Rosebud Salve
