It's that time of year again: the air is getting cooler, our skin drier – and our lips are crying out for extra care. Autumn and winter put our skin to the test every year: while we wrap ourselves in scarves and jackets, our lips are often left unprotected. Dryness, chapping, and tightness are almost inevitable. But with the right tips and smart care, you can put an end to chapped lips once and for all.
Why lips dry out quickly
Our lips are naturally more sensitive than other areas of skin: they have hardly any protective layers of keratin and – crucially – no sebaceous glands.
This means they cannot supply themselves with moisture and fat.
If cold air, dry air from heating, or insufficient fluid intake is added to the mix, the lips quickly dry out, become chapped, and can even crack painfully.
Typical mistakes that worsen dry lips
Before we get to the best care tips, let's briefly look at the no-gos:
Picking at the lips: Tearing off small pieces of skin further irritates the skin and can lead to inflammation.
Licking your lips: Saliva evaporates quickly and deprives the lips of even more moisture.
Aggressive peels: Too frequent or too harsh peels do more harm than good and literally peel away the skin – and not just the dead skin.
Irritating ingredients: Menthol, camphor, or strong fragrances can dry out and irritate the skin of the lips.
What your lips really need right now
1. Moisture that arrives
Many classic lip balms contain primarily petroleum jelly or mineral oils, which form a film on the skin. While this provides short-term protection, it doesn't offer any real moisture.
Therefore, make sure that you first use products with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin or aloe vera and only then apply an impermeable layer.
2. Drink plenty of fluids
Beautiful skin starts from within. Those who don't drink enough water risk not only dry skin but also chapped lips. So: always have a water bottle handy, even during the heating season.
3. Ingredients with power
Hyaluronic acid in particular is a real game changer for skin and lips: it can store up to 1000 times its own weight in water and ensures that the lips are deeply moisturized instead of just superficially cared for.
But beware: For hyaluronic acid to truly work, sufficient moisture must be present. Perhaps you've experienced this yourself: You apply a product containing hyaluronic acid, and your skin feels even drier afterward? This happens because hyaluronic acid is extremely water-binding. If it doesn't find any moisture on the skin's surface, it draws water from deeper layers of the skin upwards – which can make the skin even drier in the long run.
Always apply hyaluronic acid to slightly damp skin or lips. This ensures it has enough water molecules to bind and retain.
reBELLE's beauty miracle weapon against dry lips
With this little overnight routine, you'll give your lips the perfect care:
Lightly moisten lips with water.
Apply one drop of hyaluronic serum.
Apply our Lip Balm over it.
This skincare routine optimally locks in moisture, so you wake up in the morning with smooth, plump lips.
The Lip Balm from reBELLE Beauty combines moisturizing ingredients in a natural, vegan formula. Instead of mineral oils or silicones, it relies on plant-based care that moisturizes, protects, and regenerates the lips. The peptides it contains can also stimulate natural collagen synthesis and, together with hyaluronic acid, ensure visibly smoother, plumper lips.