How to Fix Dry, Peeling Lips This Winter in Just 3 Steps
December 21, 2020![person applying lip balm to lips](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/mdc/americas/us/articles/2020/12-december/21-dry-lips/dry-lips-remedy-hero-mudc-122120.jpg?cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=705&ch=529&blr=False&hash=5228F59C43F67FB7AD4E5507E1C333BA)
STEP 1: Gently Exfoliate
Just like your skin needs to be exfoliated, your lips do, too. To combat flakiness and peeling, use a gentle lip scrub regularly. Not only will it remove dry flakes and help your balm penetrate better, but it will also help you get a smoother, more even lipstick application. One of our favorites is the Sara Happ Lip Scrub, which contains a blend of exfoliating sugar granules and nourishing oils.![Sara Happ Lip Scrub](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/mdc/americas/us/articles/2020/12-december/21-dry-lips/dry-lips-remedy-body02-mudc-122120.jpg?cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=705&ch=705&blr=False&hash=F03BD3C581119325EDC15BF85168B2CA)
STEP 2: Moisturize
Look for a lip balm that not only replenishes moisture, but seals it in. The Maybelline New York Baby Lips balm is a cult-favorite formula because it moisturizes and protects lips for eight hours of wear, plus helps smooth and soften.![Maybelline New York Baby Lips](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/mdc/americas/us/articles/2020/12-december/21-dry-lips/dry-lips-remedy-body03-mudc-122120.jpg?cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=705&ch=705&blr=False&hash=0F82A735AE5EAFF1335A3ECB29A254AB)
STEP 3: Opt for a Hydrating Lipstick or Gloss
Now that your lips have been properly exfoliated and moisturized, it’s time to add some color. When your lips are dehydrated, a formula that contains hydrating ingredients will serve you well. A new favorite is the IT Cosmetics Pillow Lips Solid Serum Lip Gloss. The formula contains collagen, hyaluronic acid and an oil complex to target dry, chapped lips and gives you a gorgeous, glossy wash of color. For more of our hydrating lipstick picks, check out this guide.![IT Cosmetics Pillow Lips Solid Serum Lip Gloss](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/mdc/americas/us/articles/2020/12-december/21-dry-lips/dry-lips-remedy-body01-mudc-122120.jpg?cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=705&ch=705&blr=False&hash=F3DBD8C74C629B35F0C1A281649442D5)
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