Dry lips: this product should not be applied so as not to aggravate the phenomenon according to a dermatologist: Femme Actuelle Le MAG

When the mercury drops, our skin lacks hydration and this results in areas of dryness on several parts of our body. In this case, it is better to adopt a rich and nourishing skincare routine to take care of our skin. Between dry and cracked hands, dry and cracked feet, dehydrated elbows… You must not forget a single part when applying moisturizer, otherwise there is a risk that it will peel off in turn. Certain areas of the face also tend to dry out, like the contours of the nose or the lips. In winter, these can be particularly dry or even chapped. To restore softness and hydration, it is necessary to use the right products. In a video posted on social networks, a dermatologist points out the mistake we all make on our lips when it’s cold. We will explain everything to you.

Lip oils: the product to avoid to moisturize our mouth

On her TikTok account, dermatologist Abel, aka @dermatology.doctor, warns about a cosmetic that we use all day long to enhance our lips but which does not really hydrate them. This product is lip oil.

We love it because it gives an effect glowy, pulpy, and velvety to our mouth. It is very popular on social networks, it has even become essential for all fashionistas and the skincare addicts. We slide our lip oil in our handbag so that we can put it on and put it back on throughout the day to get that look that we love so much! However, contrary to what one might think, our favorite product does not hydrate our lips, it can even worsen the situation by drying out our chapped mouth.

Instead, the dermatology expert advises using lip balm Aquaphor (at the price of 7.99 euros for 2 tubes at Marionnaud) or vaseline, widely acclaimed for its moisturizing properties. Vaseline can be found in pharmacies, drugstores and supermarkets for a few euros. So save your lip oil for your evenings with friends!